Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
We will use an abstract representation of flowers, anywhere from dramatic to whimsical. It matters not if you think you can’t draw, this is not botanical painting. The flowers will then be complemented with various forms of lettering.The beauty of flowers and the coded communication of Floriography meets the beautiful lettering known as Calligraphy, for a day of relaxing and...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
In this mindful, in-person botanical drawing class, you’ll learn how to draw a flower or leaf directly from life using graphite and coloured pencils. You’ll be guided step by step to build a beautiful drawing that captures the delicate wonders of spring.We’ll begin by learning how to draw tonally using graphite, focusing on light, shadow, and form. From there, you’ll...
Art Retreat to Cromford, Derbyshire A residential weekend with Guild Art teacher Anna Riordan. Slow down, explore and observe deeply. To reserve a place place call the office from Monday 23 February at 9amOver the weekend, Anna will guide you through ways to respond to the textures and shapes that you see so that you develop a unique sensitivity to the...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
Handmade photography refers to photographic processes used prior to the invention of analogue film. These often forgotten processes allow us to print physical objects using natural sunlight. Anna Atkins, the first woman to publish a photographic book, used cyanotype chemicals (now most commonly recognised as architectural blue prints) to print and catalogue seaweed species found around the coast of the...
2026 Open Exhibition ‘GARDEN’Artists are asked to respond to the theme ‘Garden’ for an exhibition at The Guild for Lifelong Learning at the end of the summer term.The full brief can be found on Google Drive Submission guidelines can be found on Google Driveor we can email a copy on requestDeadline for submissions Friday 1st May 2026Exhibition runs 1st June—10th July 2026Private View...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of our...
