Learn Art with David

Coloured Pencil Workshops for Autumn 2018

David Lewry — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:21:28 +0000

Learn Art with David

Saturday Workshops 2018

I am delighted to announce the next group of Saturday workshops which will start in September. The format will remain the same, all workshops run from 10.00 until 3.30 with a break for lunch. I will demonstrate a step-by-step project on the big screen and provide templates and details of the subject in the week beforehand. The venue is St. James Church Barn, Church End, Biddenham and there is parking and disabled access.

Each workshop costs £27.50 and can be booked in advance by paying a £7.50 deposit. This deposit is fully refundable or transferable if notice is given within 7 days of the workshop date. There is a maximum number of places on each workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.

This group of workshops is all about one thing – COLOUR. I have chosen some of the brightest topics possible to inspire you and drive away the forthcoming winter blues.

Thank you for those of you who have made suggestions for topics – I have included several of them in this group of workshops.

Saturday 1st September - Venetian Carnival Masks

The Venetian carnival is one of the most spectacular on earth and features the most incredible masks worn by participants. Starting our season of colour you will reproduce one of these amazing masks against a dark background.

Saturday 15th September -Redouté Rose

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1750-1840) was one of the most renowned botanical artists of his generation. Most famous for painting the roses in Marie Antoinette’s garden, his images are still reproduced on calendars and diaries to this day. I will be producing a slightly simplified image in his style, that anybody can have a go at and produce their own masterpiece.

Saturday 29th September - Zebra

I first produced this picture of a young Zebra as a demonstration piece on a cruise. It proved immensely popular with the bright orange of the desert sand contrasting against the black and white stripes.

Saturday 13th October - Colourful tree bark

Another piece I was commissioned to do for one of the Eden Project books; London Plane and Eucalyptus tress have the most amazing coloured bark so fit in well with the theme of colourful creatures and objects.

Saturday 27th October - Blue Willow Pattern Still Life

The striking contrast of the yellow lemons against the Blue Willow pattern of the cup makes a stunning contrast and a great subject for still life.

Saturday 10th November - Turtles

The fabulous underwater colours made this a must do picture. Once again I will simplify the subject down to make it achievable for everybody.

Saturday 24th November - Christmas Card Special

The subject for this year’s Christmas card special is this magnificent male pheasant in the snow. You will have the opportunity to customise your own cards and have them printed in time for Christmas. This workshop is always extremely popular and sells out very quickly.

Saturday 8th December - Conch Shell

Finishing off this series of workshops and to help you think of summer days ahead is this study of the magnificent conch shell.

I hope there is something here for everyone to enjoy and look forward to welcoming you to the workshops. Contact me on 0770 6650456 for more details or to reserve a space.

Autumn Classes 2018

David Lewry — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:11:40 +0000

I am delighted to announce the new classes and workshops for the Autumn term 2018. If you would like any further information please get in touch on my mobile 0770 6650456

2017 -UPDATE

David Lewry — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 06:39:24 +0000

I have been contemplating some changes to the website over the last few months to take account of my increasing involvement with coloured pencils and the success of the Saturday Workshops. There will be some exciting news in the near future and a whole new range of step-by-steps available. Watch this space.

Drawing Cats and Dogs in Coloured Pencils

David Lewry — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:03:38 +0000

I shall be running a short 4 week course at the Rothsay Education Centre in Bedford, commencing August 18th. All lessons will be held on Thursday morning commencing at 10.00 am. This course must be booked directly with the centre through their website www.recbedford.co.uk. Cost is just £32 for the 4 weekly lessons.

Autumn Classes 2016

David Lewry — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:59:19 +0000

Classes have now finished for the summer break but will recommence in September. Please click on courses page for venues and start dates.

WEEKLY CLASSES 2016

David Lewry — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:11:39 +0000

Bookings for all the weekly course starting early in January are now being taken. Details can be found under Courses. The Wednesday night class has been moved to the more accessible and comfortable Art Room in the Rothesay Education Centre and continues to be specifically for drawing: both graphite and coloured pencils.

SPRING 2016 COURSES ANNOUNCED

David Lewry — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:09:10 +0000

A series of Saturday workshops starting in February 2016 have just been released. They cover a wide range of topics designed to instruct and inspire and include some of the favourite botanical and wildlife subjects that David is well known for. All of these workshops book up very quickly so get your name down fast!

Picture’s Selected for UKCPS Exhibition

David Lewry — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:51:17 +0000

I am delighted to announce that I have had two pictures selected for the forthcoming UKCPS exhibition which this year is being held at the Menier Gallery in London from 6th to the 15th May. The two pictures are my portrait of a European Timber Wolf entitled: “I Wonder Where She’s Going?” and a Fallow Deer in the snow entitled: “I Can See You!” Both of these pictures can be seen in the gallery section of this website but if you are in London during those dates why not pop in and see them, along with some other fantastic works by Britain’s Coloured Pencil Artists. For more details about the exhibition click on the tag to the UKCPS website below.

Summer Course and Workshops

David Lewry — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:22:46 +0000

SUMMER CLASSES

During the summer and beyond I shall be running a number of special classes for different organisations. These are open to anybody but should be booked with the relevant organisers direct. I hope to meet any new or old students at some of the venues. Please check out their websites for more details about the content of the workshops and required materials.

BUCKINGHAM SUMMER SCHOOL

Venue: Buckingham School, London Road Buckingham

Contact details: Lorna Spencer 01296 340333

Website: www.buckinghamsummerschool.co.uk

Direct booking via website available

August 3-5: INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

3 days, 10-4, £150

August 6: WORKING WITH WATERCOLOUR PENCILS

1 day, 10-4, £50

August 7: INTRODUCTION TO LIFE DRAWING

1 day, 10-4, £50

GERRARDS CROSS SUMMER SCHOOL

Venue: The Memorial Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross, Bucks

Website: www.gerrardscrosssummerscool.co.uk

Website gives details of booking procedure, no online booking available

July 27: ANYONE CAN DRAW

1 day, 10-4, £48

July 31: DRAWING WILDLIFE IN COLOURED PENCILS

1 day, 10-4, £48

ROTHSAY EDUCATION CENTRE (formerly the Retirement Education Centre, REC)

Venue: 6 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB

Contact Details: 01234 302203/04 or email admin@recbedford.co.uk

Website: www.recbedford.co.uk

Direct booking via website or phone available from June 1

August 20: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO WATERCOLOUR

4 week course starting on August 20, Thursday mornings, 10-12, £28 total

August 10-13 DRAWING PLANTS WITH COLOURED PENCILS

4 days, 10-1, £36

2016

February 27: COLOURED PENCILS FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER I

March 12: COLOURED PENCILS FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER II

Saturday Workshops, 10-3.30, £22 members (£26 non-members)

Art History Courses

October 10: ART IN THE RENAISSANCE: Early Beginnings and the Quest for Realism

November 7: ART IN THE RENAISSANCE: The Artist as a Superstar

January 23: ART IN THE RENAISSANCE: The Effect of the Reformation on Northern Art

Saturday Workshops, 10-3.30, £22 members (£26 non-members)

Members Courses

To participate in these course it is necessary to become a member of the centre at an annual cost of £39.

From September 15: ARTIST’S TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS (ART HISTORY)

Tuesday afternoons, 2-4, 10 week course, £58

From January 5, 2016: ARTIST’S TECHNIQUES II: The Finished result (ART HISTORY)

Tuesday afternoons, 2-4, 10 week course, £58

From April 12, 2016: THE ART OF SPAIN (ART HISTORY)

Tuesday afternoons, 2-4, 10 week course, £58

From September 17: WATERCOLOUR AND DRAWING CHALLENGE (PRACTICAL)

Thursday afternoons, 2-4, 30 week course, £138

From September 18: THREE MEDIA: DRAWING AND WATERCOLOUR (PRACTICAL)

Friday afternoons, 2-4, 30 week course, £138

Please note: Previous experience indicates that all the REC courses sell out very quickly, especially the practical classes. It is necessary to get online or contact the Centre as soon as the bookings open on June 1. Brochures for all the courses throughout 2015 and 2016 will be available from the Centre from Monday 23rd March.

Article in Leisure Painter

David Lewry — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:44:01 +0000

I have just had confirmation that my step-by-step demonstration of a Red Squirrel in coloured pencil will be featured in the April Edition of Leisure Painter on sale at the end of February.