Portrait Painting Masterclass with Jennifer Mcrae RSA
Talks, Lectures & Workshops

Dates:	16th July 2012 - 20th July 2012
Venue:	Hospitalfield House Hospitalfield, Westway Arbroath
Telephone:	01241 872333
Email:	friends@hospitalfield.org.uk
Website:	Portrait Painting Masterclass with Jennifer Mcrae RSA

A creative weekend Masterclass which embraces an inspiring holistic approach to the subject matter and employs tools and materials personally sourced and selected by Campbell Sandilands on his recent travels. Campbell spent 7 years studying various artforms in Japan, completing his MFA at Tama Art University in Tokyo, before going on to pursue 4 years of training in brush calligraphy with a Master in Kyoto. He notes "I found the process of Japanese calligraphy very liberating, allowing me to focus on a more meditative, intuitive approach to my own work". Oriental Markmaking participants will gain a historical insight into Sho, Japanese brush calligraphy, as well as some of Campbell's personal experiences with his Master.

This will be followed by teachings of a meditative sumi ink grinding process which helps to focus the mind. Using this meditative approach, they will be guided by their intuition in making large-scale brush marks on paper. Participants will have the opportunity to sample various styles of brush calligraphy. Oriental calligraphy brushes will be used in conjunction with other brushes, some hand-made, in order to create various exciting marks, which could, if wished, be honed into a more formal abstract composition.

Date:
Monday 16th to Friday 20th July 2012
Friday arrival between 4-5pm. Sunday departure between 5-6pm

Places available:
12 Residential or Non Residential places available. Places limited due to amount of close supervision required

Please note:
We regret to inform Hospitalfield can currently provide only limited suitability and disabled facilities for Residential participants. Please ask for further details.

Level:

Tailored to the individual. Open to participants seeking beginner's instruction or those wishing to further develop their skills. Previous drawing experience would be an advantage but is not a necessity.

Accommodation:
Full board based on two per room, equivalent of two whole day tariff. Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, evening meal & refreshments throughout day.

Deadline:
Applications must be received with deposit - 15th of June 2012
Places are only confirmed on receipt of full deposit
Payment in full must be received by Friday the 13th July 2012

Price:
£275 Residential
All inclusive.
Accommodation, all meals & refreshments.
Use of facilities, tour of house, skilled tuition & materials.

£210 Non Residential Lunch & refreshments.
Use of facilities, tour of house, skilled tuition & materials.

To reserve a place on this course please complete a booking form to print and post, you can also book online.

You can download full details of the event via pdf.