Painting the landscape – Turneresque
This course will take its inspiration from Petworth House and Park and the exhibition of Turner's paintings. Explore the use of acrylic paints to evoke atmosphere and space in your paintings.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
The course will begin with a visit to Petworth House to gain inspiration from the gardens where Turner himself was inspired to paint. There will be a guided private tour by the curator of the Turner exhibition at Petworth House.
You will work outside in the gardens where you will gather a range of research materials through drawing and photography which will be used as a starting point to make a series of small scale Turner-inspired acrylic paintings. These in turn, will then be developed onto a larger scale back at the studio at West Dean College.
You will be exploring the different properties of acrylic paint to evoke ideas of atmosphere and space. There will be technical demonstrations as well as a lecture on the history of landscape paintings
At the end of the course you will have gained greater knowledge and confidence in the use of acrylic, colour mixing and compositional devices.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01243 818300
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
West Dean College
- What to bring and wear
Please see Course Materials section on the West Dean course information page.
- Other
This course runs over several days. Please see the Timetable section on the West Dean course information page for more information about the daily timings.
Upcoming events
Little Antlers: Story Time
Join us for a special story time at Petworth Park, designed specifically for toddlers aged 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Learn new stories or enjoy some classics, and afterwards take part in a ‘make and take’ crafting activity based on the book!
'Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden' family trail
Ben returns to Petworth with fun games and activities throughout May half term, from Saturday 24th May until Sunday 1st June.
Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing
Join the Handlebards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' in the Pleasure Garden.
Little Antlers: Wild Wednesdays
Join us for some hands-on fun! Roll up your sleeves and dive into our crafts and activities, specially designed for our littlest visitors. These activities include make and take crafts, and may take place outdoors, so come prepared!