Kieran Stiles - Past weekly classes, tutorials & events

Tai Chi Figure studies Over three evening sessions, develop a series of expressive studies in mixed media & transfer print, working from observation of a figure performing the slow motion martial art Tai Chi.

Charcoal drawing in the landscape Working large, learn an expressive use of charcoal, while observing the Evenlode valley near Charlbury, from the dramatic vantage point of the ancient Oxfordshire Way. Bring a picnic.

Egon Schiele Figure Painting Over two evening sessions, learn how to use expressive & elongated marks with thinned oils to create the textured surface effects seen in the figure studies of German expressionist Schiele.

Summer painting trip to Cornwall Drawing & painting from observation in cliff-top workshops on Sat & Sun around stunning Port Isaac & Port Gaverne on the rugged north coast. Leaving 11am fri 15th, returning 7pm sun 17th (only 4hrs away) For full details of course, travel arrangements & accommodation, please request by email kieran@artcoursesoxford.com

Cubist still life drawing & collage A fun project focussing on geometric abstraction. On entering the studio you will need to climb through a spiders web of string. Once at your easel you will see in front of you how the converging lines of string break up your view of the still life. Working in collage, learn this, and other techniques of Picasso’s & Braque’s cubist abstraction.

Charcoal figure class Over two sessions, working from direct observation of the figure, learn the textured paper collage and charcoal techniques of Alison Lambert. Use 'Google' on the internet to see her work in detail, particularly the fascinating multi layered aspect of the collage.

Suspended still life A workshop observing the traditional subject of fruit, but from an unusual perspective. Learn how to work expressively incorporating the slight movements of the hanging still life, using pencil, charcoal, compressed charcoal, graphite, candle wax and watercolour wash.

Paul Klee transfer printing Learn the mono-printing technique of ‘transfer printing’ used extensively in Paul Klee’s paintings. Working with designs based on patterns found in nature. (Bring in examples to work from during the workshop. I can also provide examples)