I will be doing some special step-by-step lessons on my website, but I am still planning these.
Obviously all the lessons are on hold until the pandemic is over and then they will be rescheduled.
I’m ‘paddling like crazy under water’ to prepare some free website lessons. In the meantime, I have written a blog for teaching your children art.
LET IT SNOW
Spring Term: 2 x 4 sessions. Tuesdays 10.00 – 1.00pm
Starting 4 February & 10 March 2020 (not half-term: 18 February)
£100 per 4 weeks
‘Let it snow’ This is an optional theme – we’ll look at ways of painting white – whether it is shadows on snow or summer dresses or a mainly white still life.
You are also welcome to just come along and do your own thing to be part of a group, getting inspiration and feedback. Beginners are welcome.
We meet in an airy light brand new village hall in Chilton, OX11 0SH. There are tables and easels for everyone.
To book and/or for more info – email Lin to pay a deposit of
£50 (non refundable unless the course is cancelled).
Look out for my newsletter in December.
Workshops February – December 2020
Limetrees Studio
4-5 week oil painting multi-level courses in at Limetrees Studio with Lin.
Join for a three hour session on Tuesday mornings to work with fellow artists, gain a sense of continuity in your work and to be inspired.
Whatever your level, you are welcome to join. Lin will cater for beginners and inspire continuing artists about their work and what they want to achieve.
We also briefly look at ‘What’s on in the artworld’. Lin is very knowledgeable with 40 years of teaching experience and passionate about many different genres and styles.
We can set up a still life or you can work from your own photos or sketches or look at Lin’s extensive archive of photos. This is a flexible relaxed class, with coffee / tea and cake and it will be the best three hours of your week!
The cost includes, solvent and little extras. If you would like to have all your materials supplied with 2 canvases (A4 and A3) , this is an extra £20 – £25. (4 or 5 sessions)
£100 – £125 (4 or 5 weekly sessions) Starting 4th February 2020
For more information, view the dates and details
To book email lin@linkerrdesign.co.uk
Monday evening workshops begin in April!
(same venue, same price structure)
Summer of Art
Contemporary techniques
Three day workshop. All materials supplied. 14, 15, 16 July £210
Ardington School of Crafts
MESSING ABOUT WITH OILS
with Lin Kerr
(only a few places left)
Wednesday 22 April 2020
If you have ever wanted to try oils, see how far you can push them, discover what they can do and experiment with various effects this is for you.
- Complete beginner: maybe
- Beginner, Improver, Intermediate: Yes
- Advanced: maybe
- Highly specialised: No
Book directly at Ardington School
£90
Ardington School of Crafts
THE BATTLE OF THE GREENS
with Lin Kerr
Friday 15 May 2020
Green is at the heart of the English Landscape but it can be the artist’s undoing!
There is so much more to The Battle than just “Blue and Yellow don’t make Green”.
- Complete beginner, Beginner, Improver, Intermediate: Yes
- Advanced: No
Book directly at Ardington School
£90
Ardington School of Crafts
FROM THE CAMERA TO THE CANVAS
with Lin Kerr
Friday and Saturday 24-25 October 2020
The artist does not merely copy but he interprets what he sees, adding emotion, exciting brushstrokes and energy.
- Complete beginner, Beginner: No
- Improver, Intermediate: Yes
- Advanced maybe
Book directly at Ardington School
£180
The Oxford Summer School courses are usually advertised in early December (2018). Please book as soon as you can as my courses tend to fill quickly: www.oxfordsummerschool.com
Oxford Summer School
OIL PAINTING DEMYSTIFIED
with Lin Kerr
Monday and Tuesday 27-28 July 2020
For many people oil painting is very scary (canvas etc.) but actually oil painting is a very forgiving medium. It is definitely easier than watercolours! In oils, you can paint over your mistakes!
- Complete beginner, Beginner: Yes
- Improver: Maybe
- Intermediate, Advanced: No
Book directly at Oxford Summer School: www.oxfordsummerschool.com
Oxford Summer School
LEARN FROM CEZANNE
with Lin Kerr
Cezanne influenced impressionists, expressionists, cubists and colourists. He was admired by many younger artists from Monet to Matisse and Picasso. We will look at his landscapes and still-life compositions, working with outlines that smudge into the forms and looking at volume created by faceting the shapes.
During the workshop we’ll emulate his technique of painting while keeping our own ‘style’ The methods will be broken into easy to follow steps so that regardless of your level, you will be able create a piece of work that is original and offers you a new way of looking.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 29-31 July 2020
- Complete beginner, beginner: No
- Improver, intermediate: Yes
- Advanced: Maybe
Book directly at Oxford Summer School: www.oxfordsummerschool.com
For Gift Vouchers for any amount towards a course at Limetrees Studio, Contact Lin
More detail about the Workshops:
What the students say
Lin’s way of teaching oils (and Art)
Oils paints vs. water-mixable oils vs. acrylic paints
Lin Kerr: Teaching experience and qualifications
Health and Safety
View the following blog-posts:
Teaching oil painting to beginners
Their first oil paintings
Preparing the Ground – Gesso
Are oil paints toxic?