insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 23 - January 2017 | Page 26

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT

UNLEASH THE ARTIST WITHIN cont.

ART CLASSES
FOR BEGINNERS
Once you have worked out exactly what
it is you want to do, you will be able to
research the equipment needed. But
before you settle on something, and
before you make that commitment, why
not try out an art class or two? There
are plenty of art classes to try out across
Sussex and Kent, and here are a selection
of some of the best and most interesting.

PAINT WITH MARK // TANKERTON //
WWW.SKYBLUEARTCLASSES.CO.UK

BRENDA BURGESS ARTS // MAIDSTONE
// WWW.BRENDABURGESSARTSUK.INFO

Mark's oil painting classes and workshops
are suitable for complete beginners or
anyone who wants to learn how to oil
paint using the wet-on-wet technique landscape, seascape and floral oil painting
classes are all available and are suitable for
families to learn together.

Lead by professional artist, portrait sculptor
and workshop leader, Brenda Burgess,
find time for you in these relaxed and
informative sculpture workshop days maybe you’ll uncover skills you never
knew you had! All abilities encouraged and
made truly welcome.

KATE’S ART CLASSES // CHICHESTER //
WWW.KATESARTCLASSES.COM

THE MILL STUDIO // ARUNDEL //
WWW.THEMILLSTUDIO.COM

These classes will take you through each
subject step by step, allowing you to
progress at your own pace, but with expert
guidance behind you.

At The Mill, the atmosphere is relaxed
and the creativity free flowing, with all
standards and interests welcome; as
they say: “skill and experience are not
requirements, but enthusiasm is!”

POTTERY GAGLIANO // BRIGHTON //
WWW.POTTERYGAGLIANO.CO.UK
Ever since 2001, Pottery Gagliano have
been offering classes for beginners on the
potter's wheel. You can also learn how to
create using just the clay; either way, it’s a
truly hands on experience.

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SWAN ART // CANTERBURY //
WWW.SWANART.CO.UK
Covering both drawing lessons and painting
lessons, classes are taught in all media and
art classes are run in watercolour painting
and acrylic painting in addition to oils,
acrylic inks, pen and ink, pen and wash,
pastels and mixed media, as well as various
unusual and creative techniques and collage.