Workshops & Demonstrations
We hold 6 workshops each year, alternating with 6 demonstrations by professional artists.
Visiting artists charge Beechwood a fee for their time, so members pay an additional charge for attending these events, which are also open to non-members at a higher fee.
Workshops must be booked in advance. 10.30 am to 3.30 pm. Fees are currently £25 for members and £35 for non-members. To check availability, please contact Liz Grammenos by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone 07909 853540. To book a place, a cheque should be sent to Liz Grammenos at her home address (which she will give you when you book) made payable to SAA Amersham and post-dated one week before the workshop with the workshop name/date on the back.
Demonstrations/Art Lecture/Critique 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Currently there is no charge for members, and £10 for non-members, payable on the day.
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WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION DIARY FOR 2019
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Workshop Monday 21st January
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Phil Biggs - ‘Landscapes and Snow Scenes’ - Watercolour Phil did a demonstration last year and was so well-liked we have asked him back again to do a workshop. He wants us to have fun with watercolour and is returning to show us how to tackle landscapes and snow scenes. http://www.artprofile.co.uk |
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Demonstration Wednesday 20th February |
Gordon King - ‘Portrait in Watercolour’ Gordon King has long been regarded as one of the country's most popular contemporary artists working in watercolour, oils and acrylics. Visit his website to see just how good he is! http://www.gordonking.co.uk |
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Workshop Monday 18th March |
Mark Fennell - ‘Bucks Landscapes’ - Acrylics Mark will be demonstrating and teaching how to quickly capture a dramatic landscape. He had a painting shortlisted for The Daily Mail 'Not the Turner Prize'. His aim is to help artist see how their work can be improved and developed in a positive and constructive way. http://www.markfennell.co.uk |
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Demonstration Wednesday 17th April |
George Boyter – ‘Italian Scene’ - Watercolour After an award-winning career in advertising, George went on to study courses with both Alvaro Castenet and Joseph Zbukvik and brings this expertise to his own demonstrations and workshops. He will demonstrate 4 stages to a successful watercolour painting. http://www.georgeboyterartist.com |
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Workshop Monday 20th May |
Pauline Hazlewood - ‘Seascape’ - Water-soluble oils You may recall Pauline previously stood in for another artist. She was liked so much we invited her back in her own right to do a workshops. She trained at The Central School of Art & Design and qualified with a BA (Hons) in graphic design. She also illustrates and writes her own books. http://paulinehazlewood.com |
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Demonstration Wednesday 26th June |
Peter Keegan– ‘In the style of Monet’ - Acrylics / Oils Back by popular demand, Peter will demonstrate how Monet produced paintings loved and admired by so many. http://www.peterkeegan.co.uk |
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Workshop Thursday 25th July |
Peter Keegan - ‘In the style of Monet’ - Acrylics / Oils Peter will explain in easy stages how artists such as Monet and the other Impressionists produced their signature style, colour palette and techniques in their paintings. http://www.peterkeegan.co.uk |
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Demonstration Wednesday 21st August |
Keith Hornblower - ‘Hertfordshire Landscape’ - Watercolour Keith's approach to watercolour is lively and entertaining, de-mystifying the medium and dispelling the fear of white paper. http:/www.keithhornblower.blogspot.co.uk |
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Workshop Thursday 26th September |
George Boyter - ‘Italian Scene’ - Watercolour Hopefully you will have seen the demo in April. George will focus on composition, tonal values, clouds, reflections and figures. He holds a certificate for Teaching in Higher Education, has studied anatomy and is a skilled drawer. http://www.georgeboyterartist.com |
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Demonstration Wednesday 23rd October |
Jake Winkle - ‘Venice’ - Watercolour Jake became a full-time professional artist in 1993. As well as exhibitions he has undertaken many fine art commissions for individuals and notable organisations including The National Trust. Jake says, "Venice is close to my heart." It is the first visit to Beechwood for Jake. http://www.jakewinkle.co.uk |
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Workshop Thursday 21st November |
Jake Winkle - ‘Venice’ - Watercolour Jake will show us how to work fast and draw with the brush. He will show us how to bring life and energy to our work. We will hope to achieve two paintings during this workshop, if we can be adventurous! http://www.jakewinkle.co.uk |
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Demonstration Wednesday 11th December |
Joanna Stone - ‘Still Life’ - Oils Joanna has a BA Honours in Fine Art and a post-graduate Art Teachers Certificate from Goldsmiths. During the demo she will speak about the process she works through from the beginning to achieve a finished painting. http://www.joannastoneartist.wordpress.com |