Workshops July – December 2020
Now that lockdown is easing, Lin Kerr has begun workshops again in small groups practising social distancing.
12 August: Still life inspired by Cezanne
Cezanne has inspired generations of artists.
We’ll look at how he created his still life paintings and then do our own from an actual still life in the gallery.
Level: beginners and intermediate. The class is limited to 6 adults.
£70.00 including materials
To book, email Lin@linkerrdesign.co.uk
For more information scroll down
26 August: Still life inspired by Winifred Nicholson
Nicholson’s whimsical flowers placed next to an open window are a delight. After looking at her palette and her ideas, we’ll work from jars of flowers and create our own painting.
Level: beginners and intermediate. The class is limited to 6 adults.
£70.00 including materials
To book, email Lin@linkerrdesign.co.uk
We have a friendly open atmosphere in the class.
- Step-by-step demonstrations.
- We will work standing at a table.
- All you need is your apron, a baking tray
to carry your wet painting home and kitchen roll. - Stay-safe Covid precautions are in place.
- You may wish to wear a mask and gloves.
Gloves are recommended for cold wax painting. - We will practice 1 meter + social distancing.
- Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
- Please bring your own mugs and teaspoons.
- Bring a packed lunch or pop over to
Marmalade Café for a meal.
There is pay and display parking at The Beacon, Portway OX12 9BU,
a five minute walk from Dolphin Gallery
PAINTING IN THE GARDEN IN OILS
22 July 2020 9.30am – 3.30pm
at Dolphin Art Gallery, Wantage. OX12 8AE
Plein-air painting in the garden at Dolphin Gallery
or in the vicinity. This will include mixing a variety of greens.
All Materials supplied. £70
STILL LIFE INSPIRED BY MATISSE
29 July 2020 9.30am – 3.30pm
at Dolphin Art Gallery, Wantage. OX12 8AE
Lin will set up a simple bright still life, with her African table cloths
which can be painted as though it is in front of a window.
All Materials supplied £70
Ardington School of Crafts
£90
MESSING ABOUT WITH OILS
with Lin Kerr
21 September (only a few places left)
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
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
Sadly, Oxford Summer School courses have been cancelled this year.
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?
