Wiveton Workshop
Figure in Interior Painting
12 week course
Mondays 11 January - 29 March 2027
Workshops held in the Cafe at Wiveton Hall, Blakeney, Norfolk. Find on map
What makes a room feel inhabited? How does a figure belong to a space? What happens when we bring together the human form, furniture, objects, colour and light?
This January, join me for a new painting course exploring the fascinating relationship between the figure and the interior.
Taking inspiration from painters including Alice Neel, Chantal Joffe and David Hockney, we'll investigate how artists use colour, composition, gesture, pattern and spatial relationships to create expressive and compelling paintings.
Through looking, discussion, demonstrations and practical exercises, we'll explore:
The figure, gesture and proportion.
The relationship between figure and ground.
Interiors, objects and the spaces between them.
Colour, light and atmosphere.
Composition and the expressive possibilities of paint.
Above all, this is an opportunity to look closely, experiment, develop confidence and discover your own way of seeing and painting.
Whether you are returning to painting or looking to develop an established practice, you'll find plenty of inspiration and encouragement.
the syllabus:
January – The Figure and the Room: observation, gesture, proportion and composition.
February – The Intimate Interior: objects, colour, pattern, light and atmosphere.
March – Presence and Expression: developing individual interpretations and bringing the elements together.
COURSE DETAILS
12 weeks | Beginning Monday 11 January 2027 (except half term)
Three-hour classes
Wiveton Hall Café, North Norfolk
