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Masterclasses at Hospitalfield

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Life Drawing Masterclass with Rebecca Westguard

Monday 6th to Friday 10th August 2012

A wonderful opportunity to spend five days of concentrated study, working from the human form, in the inspirational surroundings of Hospitalfield Arbroath. Under the skilled tuition of Rebecca Westguard, the course will encourage participants to examine their current approach to drawing and continue to develop individual personal style. Professional models will present a structured series of long and short poses within the studio as well as on various locations within Hospitalfield house. These will be specifically designed to challenge intuitive, analytical & investigative observational drawing processes. Using a variety of drawing materials this course will address traditional & experimental techniques, enabling the challenge of artistic abilities & boundaries in a professional and historical environment.

Date:
Monday 6th to Friday 10th August 2012
Residential participants may choose between two arrival and departure times: Sunday evening between 4-5pm to Friday evening or Monday morning between 8-9am to Saturday morning.

Places available:
16 residential
4 non-residential

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:
Open to participants wishing to maintain their figure & life drawing practice or beginners seeking improvement. This course will also be of interest to portfolio builders. Tuition will be tailored to the individual. Some life drawing experience is preferable.

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

Deadline:
Places available
Places are only confirmed on receipt of full deposit
Payment in full to be received 1 week prior to course commencing

Price:
£595 Residential
All inclusive.
Accommodation, all meals & refreshments.
Use of facilities, tour of house, skilled tuition, life model & materials.

£395 Non Residential Lunch & refreshments.
Use of facilities, tour of house, skilled tuition, life model & 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.

 

Testimonials

"Rebecca's life drawing masterclass at Hospitalfield was definitely that. A master of her craft, she combined the history of this incredible building with the original 18th century owner's passion for art. We were immersed in live piano music in the jazz room whilst we sketched from moving and still poses; we wallowed in the history of the old house following models from drawing room to four-poster bedroom to the incredible oak staircase. We were supplied with all materials and beautiful paper and were challenged, instructed and supported in the two large art studios. We ate well and socialised in the evenings. This was an extremely well planned and exciting course with a lovely group of people."

"Just a note to say how much I loved the course -- what a privilege to learn from you". 
 
"Just a note to thank you so much again for the wonderful week of life drawing at Hospitalfield...I found it very inspiring in many ways and I'm hoping to keep it going away from the wonderful setting.  I really enjoy your way of teaching - structured but not intrusive and very concise and to the point.  I found it very helpful and you were very encouraging and gave me a sense of having made progress."

‘Great range of life models and drawing experiences’

‘Range of models was excellent and the tutor was enthusiastic and she adapted to individuals needs.’

What did you most enjoy about your experience at Hospitalfield?

'The luxury of having life models, the food, company and setting'

‘Drawing and seeing the magnificence of the main public rooms’

‘The learning & development and that over a number of days – what a luxury’

‘Plenty of time to concentrate on drawing without worrying about day to day chores’

‘Freedom to roam, homeliness, friendly and warm staff, magnificent course, facilities and group.’

‘The opportunity to be fully immersed in the creative processes’

‘The opportunity to work under the instruction of the tutor in such a wonderful environment and of course the food’

‘The studio, tuition, the visit to the mausoleum and the directors knowledge generally’

‘Time to spend in the studio with support & tuition in such wonderful surroundings’

‘Being able to spend 5 days with the group of like-minded people in a great location with a fantastic teacher’

‘The tutor, the food, the company…’  Everyone was friendly and encouraging’  ‘Group dynamics, the place, time to spend on drawing’

‘The fantastic studios and the variety of poses along with the teaching and the studio atmosphere and the houses and models together.'

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