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.

Patrick Heron garden painting Bring in a favourite photo of your garden, and interpret in oils or acrylics on a small canvas. Learn how the Cornish abstract artist Heron creates beautiful colour interplay with subtle layers of paint.