Kieran Stiles - Weekly classes & tutorials

Charcoal and collage 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.

Composition figure class Focussing on: The balance of forms across the page, scale, negative spaces and
tension with the boarder, unusual arrangement of shapes, and the use of
foreground and background forms to creative mood and depth.

John Piper cloister interiors Piper often chose Oxford architecture for his subject. In this workshop we learn how he made these vibrant paintings. Meet 10am at St Mary the Virgin church (High street, Oxford) for coffee, and a lesson in perspective and interior observation drawing. Lunch at Aziz. Afternoon studio session incorporating pen and Indian ink, with water colour and drawing ink wash to the initial drawings.

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.

Landscape mono-printing Back again, by popular demand. The first session working in black and white, the second in full colour. Bring in a favourite photograph, and interpret it using the simple but effective mono-printing techniques pioneered by Edgar Degas.

Oil pastel figure class Referring to the carefully balanced colours in Euan Uglow’s figure work, learn how to match subtle skin tones in oil pastel and ink resist from direct observation of the figure.

Life drawing class A weekly opportunity to learn how to make observation drawings, prints and paintings from the figure in a wide range of traditional and experimental media. Work individually or try new techniques with practical demonstrations and individual help. Over looking the river and inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, work in a friendly atmosphere with classical music and coffee.