Evening Lectures and Workshops
We host evening demonstrations / lectures from well known guest artists which cover a variety of subjects. We also hold workshops which are run by guest artists for those of you who want to get their hands dirty.
Demonstrations / Lectures
These evenings are free to current paid-up members of the Association and open to non-members on payment of £5.00 on the door. They are held in the Lecture Theatre, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB, commencing at 7.30pm and finishing by 9.30pm. Teas and coffees are served mid-way through the evening, with nominal charge of £1.00 per cup.
Wheelchair accessible and induction loop operational.
Workshops
FEE PER WORKSHOP: Member – £15.00 Non-member – £20.00
Workshops are from 10am – 2.30pm, with half an hour for lunch. Please bring your own lunch. Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided and there are good kitchen facilities if needed.
They are held at The Scout Hall, Perth Academy, Oakbank Crescent, Perth. (Just inside the academy carpark main entrance)
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Evening Demonstrations / Lectures
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
DOUGLAS MATTHEWS
FIGURE DRAWING
Douglas is no stranger to the PAA classes and workshops, and this evening he will demonstrate the ‘do’s and don’ts of how to achieve a decent figure sketch. There will be a clothed model.
Thursday 3 October 2019
7.30pm – 9.30pm
MARTIN HILL
EXPRESSIVE OIL PAINTING
Martin studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and was awarded the 2009 Barns-Graham Travel Award, facilitating a trip to Greece. Martin also participated in the 184th RSA Annual Exhibition in 2010.
In this demonstration he will show his wet-on-wet painting technique which is characterised by his loose handling of paint and expressive brush work.
Thursday 31 October 2019
7.30pm – 9.30pm
MARK HOLDEN
IMPRESSIONISM
Glasgow born Mark, is a professional artist based in the East Neuk of Fife and in Inverness. Although his principal medium is Oil, Mark has enjoyed, more recently working in Acrylics and Watercolour in an “impressionistic” style.
Thursday 12 December 2019
7.30pm – 9.30pm
PAT HOLLAND
CRIT NIGHT
This is always a popular event where members bring their paintings for some ‘constructive’ criticism.
Pat paints in oils, taking much of her inspiration from her local landscape. Her work ranges from tranquil to vibrant, working mainly with a palette knife. Pat lives and works in the hamlet of Giffordtown in the Howe of Fife with her husband Ian Ledward, also an artist.
Thursday 20 February 2020
7.30pm – 9.30pm
GRAHAM WANDS
FEARLESS WATERCOLOURS
Perthshire artist, Graham Wands, has a bold take on watercolours. This medium can be dashing and full of energy when painted with fearless abandon.
Thursday 26 March 2020
7.30pm – 9.30pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A review of the year just past.
Thursday 16 April 2020
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Workshops
Venue
10th Perthshire Scouts Hall, Perth Academy, Oakbank Crescent, Perth
Car Park Entrance
Enter by the School car park at the top of Murray Place. The Scout Hall is on the right, past the Janitor’s House. There is disabled parking only, directly outside the hall. Cars can be driven to the entrance to unload, but must be parked elsewhere. There is plenty of street parking surrounding the school.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
‘WASH & INK’
Explore the delights of very loose washes of colour and expressionist ink marks for a vibrant painting. Be adventurous.
Intermediate / Advanced
Monday October 7th 2019
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Graham Wands
‘URBAN WATERCOLOURS’
Any level / Watercolour / Acrylic
Monday October 28th 2019
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Albie Sinclair
‘USE A BIGGER BRUSH’
Learn some techniques using large size brushes. This can help make your work more spontaneous and lively.
Any level / Any medium
Monday November 11th 2019
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Cameron Coutts
‘STILL LIFE’
Any level / Any medium
Monday December 2nd 2019
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Cameron Coutts
‘WEATHER EFFECTS ON SKIES & WATER’
Any level / Any medium
Monday January 27th 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Liz Dulley
‘MANIPULATING PAINT TO CREATE TEXTURES IN A LANDSCAPE’
Any level / Watercolour / Acrylic
Monday February 10th 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
‘PAINT IN THE STYLE OF TURNER IN WATERCOLOUR’
To explore the methods used by Turner and loosen your watercolour style.
Intermediate / Advanced
Monday March 2nd 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Hayley Mills
‘CAPTURE WILDLIFE EXPRESSIVELY’
Use different mediums through a wide range of interesting exercises, including wildlife in motion.
All levels / All mediums
Monday March 23rd 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Alfred Allan
‘COASTAL SCENES’
Paint along with Alfred and improve your technique in Acrylic, although he is happy for any medium to be used.
Any level / Any medium
Monday April 6th 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Douglas Matthews
‘LIFE DRAWING’
There will be a clothed model. Various poses.
Intermediate / Pastel, charcoal, pencil
Monday May 4th 2020
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
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