The Mark of Good Art

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Saturday 14th June 2025

The Artoom , Cottarhill

Morning Session 10 - 1pm

Afternoon Session 2 - 5pm

How we respond to nature- lets get mark making!

Developing your observation and mark-making skills in art is essential for deepening your understanding and expression of the world around you. By honing these abilities, you cultivate a greater awareness of light, form and texture, allowing you to translate your unique perspective onto the canvas.

This 3 hour workshop will be about observing and collecting marks, working out how we can develop them further, incorporating them into our compositions.

We will be sketching in my garden and local area initially using pencils and pens to capture our marks in a quick and spontaneous way.

We will create some simple, carefree, semi abstract pieces where we capture the lines, the scale and feeling of the place. We will develop them further using loose washes of inks and acrylics in the art room or outside, whichever you prefer and weather dependant

I will be demonstrating through out and will be be there to help and guide you. This course is about developing our observational skill.

All materials and a small sketchbook will be provided.

Coffee/ Tea and biscuits will be on hand to keep us going.

Come and join me for a lovely relaxed, arty session in the Artroom.

I am so looking forward to you joining me.

An email will be sent out one week before the course with further information

Please read the details + terms below before booking.

Venue - Cottarhill , Gight , Methlick , Ellon, AB41 7HY

Please read full details + terms below before booking.

Time:

Saturday 14th June 2025

The Artoom , Cottarhill

Morning Session 10 - 1pm

Afternoon Session 2 - 5pm

How we respond to nature- lets get mark making!

Developing your observation and mark-making skills in art is essential for deepening your understanding and expression of the world around you. By honing these abilities, you cultivate a greater awareness of light, form and texture, allowing you to translate your unique perspective onto the canvas.

This 3 hour workshop will be about observing and collecting marks, working out how we can develop them further, incorporating them into our compositions.

We will be sketching in my garden and local area initially using pencils and pens to capture our marks in a quick and spontaneous way.

We will create some simple, carefree, semi abstract pieces where we capture the lines, the scale and feeling of the place. We will develop them further using loose washes of inks and acrylics in the art room or outside, whichever you prefer and weather dependant

I will be demonstrating through out and will be be there to help and guide you. This course is about developing our observational skill.

All materials and a small sketchbook will be provided.

Coffee/ Tea and biscuits will be on hand to keep us going.

Come and join me for a lovely relaxed, arty session in the Artroom.

I am so looking forward to you joining me.

An email will be sent out one week before the course with further information

Please read the details + terms below before booking.

Venue - Cottarhill , Gight , Methlick , Ellon, AB41 7HY

Please read full details + terms below before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Where is the workshop being held?

The workshop will be held at my Studio , Cottarhill of Gight, Methlick, Ellon AB41 7HY

Ground floor access  - Please note the studio is in an old building with narrow doorway.

What time should I arrive?

Attendees should arrive by 10am for morning session and 2 pm for Afternoon session

Are materials included?

Yes , materials are included

Do you provide lunch and refreshments?

Morning Coffee / Afternoon Tea /biscuits

What should I wear ?

Please wear old clothing or bring an apron to protect your clothing. 

I will supply disposable gloves should you wish to wear them.

Workshop Terms and Conditions. 

Booking 

  • Please book online by visiting the Workshop Page

Cancellations 

If I cancel:

  • If I have to cancel the course for any reason , you are welcome to transfer payments to a future date. Alternatively your payment will be refunded in full.

If you cancel :

  • If you have to cancel your booking it’s important you let me know as soon as possible.

  • If you cancel 2 weeks or more from the start date you will be refunded the full amount.

  • If you cancel less than 2 weeks before the start date I will do my best to fill your place and you will be refunded your payment minus £25 admin charge . If however I am unable to fill your space no refund will given. You are of course welcome to find someone to take your space but you must let me know and give me their contact details 4 days in advance of the course starting.

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