(Please note that these classes are for MEMBERS ONLY and must be booked in advance using the form you will find in a relevant edition of ARTYFACTS, or in the case of on-line painting days via the approriate Facebook page or e-mail.)

 

JONATHAN SHEARER EVENING CLASSES

Evening classes have been re-established at Inverness Creative Academy, WASPS Artists Studios, Midmills,  from 6.45 pm to 9.00 pm on Wednesday evenings (and Thursday evenings if there is enought interest). Jonathan gives advice and encouragement for any medium and the classes are very popular. 

In Autumn 2025, these evening classes restart on Wednesday 20^th August and Thursday 21^st August for the next six week blocks

The cost for a six week block is now £72.00. Jonathan sets a theme for the classes, and participants supply their own materials and mostly their own subject matter. Jonathan sets useful exercises, tasks and challenges from time to time.  If interested please contact Jonathan.

NB. A useful way to keep in touch with the most up to date information on this group is to join the Facebook Group ASI Jonathan Shearers Classes and Workshops.

 

PAINTING DAYS at KILLEARNAN with JONATHAN SHEARER 

The painting days at Killearnan have resumed and will normally be held on the first Wedenesday of each month.  They run from 10:00 until 4:00 and you need to bring your own materials and subject matter (and lunch!).

The next Killearnan painting day in 2025 will be on Wednesday 6^th August.

The cost is £36 for the day and Jonathan will guide you through your work on the day.

Please sign up either via Jonathan's Facebook page - "ASI Jonathan Shearer Classes and Workshops"  (you need to be a member of that group). Log in or sign up to view. See posts, photos and more on Facebook,

or send Jonathan an email  (jonathan.lyle@btopenworld.com).

See some of the artists at work here.

 

MORNING ART GROUP @ MERKINCH 

The group meets on a Monday and Wednesday morning at the Merkinch Community Centre.  Good fun, good company and lots of encouragement and helpful advice. One or two mornings a week. 10 am - 12:30 pm. Followingthe pandemic the group restarted with good attendance through the autumn of 2021 and into 2022 and 2023.

This an untutored group, so everybody can do their own work. Great company with advice and tips from fellow members. You can come either day, or both. The new blocks of classes in Autumn 2025 are running from Monday 15^th September and Wednesday 17^th September. The fees will be approx. £70  (£6 per day ) for those attending one day per week , and approximately £140 for two days per week (subject to confirmation depending on numbers). 

There's good parking at the Centre. There is a vending machine available for drinks, or you can take your own. New members most welcome.

Contact Sandra Dingwall, details on back page of Artyfacts.

 

Taster Sessions and Beginners Classes

In response to strong demand, and to help those who wish to take the plunge and develope their creativity, ASI has been organising some Taster Sessions and Beginners Classes starting in May 2021.

These have been held at Killearnan Church Hall and are always much appreciated by the participants. 

Here are the details of the beginners' classes for the classes starting April 29^th 2025 at Killearnan (evenings)

Tuesday: April 29, May 6, 13, 20 

Break for  May 27

Continuing:  June 3, 10, 17, 24

There are a total of x8 classes for this term at a cost of £80. 

Participants please let Michelle know a yes or no as soon as you can,  all regulars have priority.

Payment in the usual way please, but would you mark 'BEG' on payment reference. We have a new treasurer, so would you kindly let Michelle know what you have paid, so this can be passed  on to her to make it easier. Thank you!

Please email Michelle to see if there are spaces, queries etc. (michellecaroline@btopenworld.com)

 

Painting Days at Cromarty and Rosemarkie

Painting days have been held at  The Stables, Cromarty Arts Trust, Cromarty, under the direction of Jonathan Shearer on the first wednesday of June and July. Check here, and look out for the bulk e-mail, for the next opportunities. These last from 10:00 until 16:00.  The cost per day is typically £30 and you can pay on the day. You will need your own equipment and subject matter (and refreshments and lunch!).

Plein air painting days have been held at Rosemarkie on good weather days in 2021, 2022 and 2023.  These are normally led by Jonathan Shearer and start at 10:00.  The group meet by the beach cafe where useful public facilities are near to hand.  After an introductory talk and/or demo the group spread out to choose their viewpoints and set up their easels. Jonathan walks around the group advising and encouraging, and the group re-unite in the late afternoon for a review and critique of all the days works. Cost for the day £20. 

Some photos of artists at work in Rosemarkie can be seen here. 

Soft Pastels for Beginners:

5 classes with Ester Armstrong - 10:30 - 1:00pm at Killearnan Church Hall - Fridays - 
19 September
26 September
3 October
10 October
17 October

£145 for members of ASI and £155 for non-members. will include some materials to get you started.  See attached Information.

Please send enquiries to Elaine French: elaine@elaineffrench.co.uk
for confirmation of place before making payment.

 

Additional Info., including a MAP for Killearnan, is now available to download here.

 

Fiona Stewart’s beginners' classes 

Fiona has had to change the dates for these.

They are now 5th, 26th Oct and the 16th Nov.  All are SUNDAYS not Saturdays now, and they are held at WASPs, Inverness.

If you would like to express interest in any or all of these, even if you have already done this for the Saturday(s) then please could you contact Elaine again ASAP (elaine@elaineffrench.co.uk)  

We hope to have the price settled soon and bookings can then be confirmed.