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Classes in Devon and Cornwall with Michael Sanders

Michael Sanders gives regular private classes at Peter Tavy Village Hall (near Tavistock, West Devon) in watercolours on Monday mornings, and in oils/acrylics on Wednesday afternoons, and classes in mixed media and experimental techniques at Kingdon House Community Centre in Tavistock on Friday mornings. He also teaches at Ashtorre Community centre, Saltash (South East Cornwall) on Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings, and at the Alexander Centre, Tavistock, on Monday evenings.  The Saltash classes must be booked via Cornwall College and the Alexander Centre via their office, during office hours (see below).

New classes starting March-April 2008:

Watercolours at Peter Tavy Village Hall, starting 31st March 2008
A friendly group, with plenty of one-to-one tuition and regular demonstrations. Learners are encouraged to develop their own style, based on traditional watercolour techniques. Projects include subjects such as trees, water, figures, buildings, flowers, still life, and working from reference material and imagination. Ideally suited for beginners or those wishing to expand their skills. Includes some mixed media such as line and wash, coloured pencils, and pastels, combined with watercolour.
        Mondays 9-30 to 12-30: Beginners Welcome. ₤50 for 6 sessions, (18 hours)

Oils and acrylics at Peter Tavy Village Hall, starting April 2nd 2008
This class includes practical tuition on traditional techniques suitable for beginners, with the emphasis on developing a personal style.  Using mainly water mixable oils, which are odourless and non-toxic, Michael will teach you many of the old master techniques and encourage you to develop your favourite methods. Suitable for beginners and those with no previous oil painting experience. Try it, it's easier than you think!                                                                                              Wednesdays 13-00 to 16-00: Beginners welcome.  £50 for 6 sessions, (18 hours)

Mixed media at Kingdon House, Tavistock, starting April 4th 2008
This builds on a mixed media course.  The emphasis is on extending your potential, experimenting with various art forms including mono-printing, collage, abstract and semi-abstract work, as well as improving traditional drawing and painting skills using several media, separately or in combination. Have fun, and keep an open mind; you never know when you will produce a masterpiece! All two dimensional styles are encouraged, with emphasis on individual exploration of ideas and projects.                             Fridays 10.00 to 1.00pm. ₤50 for 6 sessions, (18 hours)

Oil and Acrylics at Ashtorre, Saltash, starting April 2008                    Situated in a beautiful elevated position beside the river Tamar, this friendly group explores individual preferences in subject matter, and develops 'real' painting and drawing skills. Emphasis is on composition, colour, planning and traditional oil painting techniques, as well as the chance to explore more adventurous styles. Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace, and bring their own ideas to the class . You will receive plenty of one-to-one tuition.                                                Mondays 2.00pm to 4.00pm,  and Tuesdays  10.00am to 12.00 pm.

Watercolour with pen at Alexander Centre, starting April 2008           Suitable for those who have done a little painting in the past and want to develop further skills with line and wash. Some drawing instruction, plus plenty of colour work.

  To enrol or get information about classes in Saltash, phone Linda at Cornwall College on 01752 850222, or e-mail linda.smith@saltash.ac.uk

For information about classes in Alexander Centre, Tavistock,           phone Sally on 01822 613701

For full details of ALL his classes, phone Michael Sanders on
 01822 834799, or email him at artistmjsanders@tiscali.co.uk

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