Workshops and Painting Days
NOTE: These workshops are for MEMBERS ONLY and must be pre-booked via the contact person.
Watercolour workshop at Killearnan Church Hall,
DATE CHANGED to Saturday 30th September from 10:00 - 16:00.
The workshop is “Magic of the Medium” focusing on basics and is a watercolour workshop with Sheree Young who is one of our members.
LOVE the idea of watercolours? Too afraid to try? Intimidated by the white paper? Overwhelmed by all the supplies and what do with them? Frustrated with brown mud? Wanting to learn more, but books just don’t seem exciting?
Bring along your watercolour tubes/pans & supplies, and join Sheree, as we have fun, creating some cheat sheets to help you, discovering different surfaces, and learning how to keep colours fresh and bright whilst painting simple images. Sheree will demo as you then discover the magic of the medium for yourself. Designed for those wanting to discover watercolours. No expectations, no judgement, just encouragement and creativity through fun.
Sheree Young is a self taught contemporary watercolour artist, learning whilst enjoying herself. She has taught workshops many times before and enjoys encouraging others to try the medium.
Join the journey of discovery.
This is Sheree's web page: https://youngart.uk/
Here are some examples of Sheree's work:
To book a place
To book a place contact Jonathan Shearer at: Jonathan.lyle@btopenworld.com.
When you book your place please make the payment of £45 to:
Art Society of Inverness
Sort code 80-06-35
Account number 00121261
and put your name as reference
To find Killearnan Church Hall
If you have not been here before then it is at Milton, Redcastle, Muir of Ord IV6 7SQ.
The hall is light and spacious with plenty of parking. There is a kitchen and refreshments will be provided but you will need to bring your own lunch (there are no shops close by).
One-day Pastel Workshop with artist Esther Armstrong
Friday 21st July at Killearnan Church Hall from 10am to 4pm
Cost £45
Esther is an experienced pastel artist and tutor. She is offering a flexible workshop to cater for those who want to try out pastels for the first time as well as those looking for advice on how to improve their work. Esther will provide a selection of materials that she is happy to share with those who don’t have their own.
The workshop will start with an introduction to pastels and surfaces followed by a demo by Esther. There will then be an opportunity to develop your own work from photos or still life.
To book your place contact Sue Marshall at 58suemarshall@gmail.com. Payment is required to secure your place.
Fun with watercolour mixed media !
A workshop with Sherrill Ponton from Shezart
Friday 9th June 2023 at Killearnan Church Hall from 10am-4pm Open to all ASI members.
Cost £40 including tea/coffee and some materials.
To book your place contact Sue Marshall by email at: 58suemarshall@gmail.com
Silversmith Workshop with Alan Baillie on 11th and 12th March
Kirkhill Community Centre, Beauly
Following his very successful workshop in the autumn last year, Alan is offering a 2-day workshop on chain making, stone setting and raising
You will be making a graduated chain from strips of silver sheet. You will learn how to form the links and then planish them or texture with paper rolling. You will also be able to set a cabochon stone into a sized ring.
No previous experience is required. However there will also be an opportunity for a couple of experienced people to raise a silver beaker.
Cost is £85 plus materials (around £40 but up to £180 if you choose to make a silver beaker). Payment of the course fee is due by Friday 24th February.
If you would like to take part please email Sue Marshall at 58suemarshall@gmail.com.
There is more about Alan here:
http://www.alanbailliesilversmith.com/
A silver jewellry making workshop was held by Alan in May 2022: here are just some of the works in progress and results:
ASI Painting Weekend 3rd and 4th June
This turned out to be a very fine weekend and was greatly enjoyed by all participants.
See more photos on the ASI Facebook pages.
