Arts and Crafts
Art for All: Drawing and Painting with Tony Swann
TUESDAYS 14:00 - 16:00
The techniques and approaches that are fundamental to all artistic mediums and those that are unique to acrylics, watercolours, pastels, pencils and other media will be looked at. Supportive and friendly tuition with all abilities welcome.
Tony Swann, B.A. Hons in Fine Art (Painting) spent more than a decade in Advertising before deciding to change lifestyle. Now enjoying a simpler life painting and selling paintings, organising workshops and classes. Tony has exhibited in galleries as far afield as Ankara, Turkey, and the Mall Galleries, London. Recently joined the digital world on Instagram @tonyswannart.
At Bedford House Tony teaches on the ‘Art for All’, ‘Learning to Draw’ and ‘Oil Painting’ courses.
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COURSE CODE: 021
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Calligraphy with Gwyneth Hibbett
THURSDAYS 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy the pleasure of learning to create beautiful writing for all sorts of uses. This class is suitable for both complete beginners and those with more calligraphic experience. Each term we will learn or refine a calligraphic script or tackle a new technique or project. Developing your own ideas and creativity is encouraged as well as practicing the technical skills of hand lettering.
Gwyneth Hibbett is a calligrapher who enjoys creating hand-lettered artwork. Her work illustrating and writing has been exhibited at several venues nationwide and published in various books.
She holds the National Diploma in Calligraphy from the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society and is recognised as an Accredited Tutor. She graduated from the Advanced Training Scheme run by the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an active member of the South London Lettering Association and the Barnet Guild of Artists.
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COURSE CODE: 023
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Thursday 12 September 2024
12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Discover Drawing and Painting with Anne Daniels
FRIDAYS 10:00 - 12:30
Using both traditional techniques and new ideas, the class will explore a wide range of art topics and experiment with a range of media, including water colour, acrylic and oil paints. This class is suitable for all levels and encourages both beginners and the more advanced.
Anne studied art as a second career, having been denied the opportunity at school, and enjoyed the challenge of acquiring visual skills, starting with local art classes then through all available university courses in Fine Art and Printmaking (from BA to Prof.Doc.). She began teaching at Bedford House as professional practice for her Professional Doctorate and discovered her enthusiasm for teaching art.
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COURSE CODE: 022
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £278
Term 1 starts on Friday 20 September 2024
20, 27 September
4, 11, 18, 25 October
8, 15, 22, 29 November
6, 13 December
Drawing & Painting with Anna Bisset
WEDNESDAYS 10:00 - 12:30
Instruction in the basic skills of art for students with widely mixed ability and experience. Charcoal, pastels, acrylics, and watercolour.
Mixed media artist, Anna Bisset, has been an art tutor in East London for 25 years plus, working at Bedford House Community Association for the last 8. She studied originally at Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, Wiltshire, concentrating on painting, and continued her education at the University of East London, close to her Walthamstow home. She has several pieces of sculpture installed in public places, including “Figurehead for Docklands” in East London.
Now teaching drawing and painting, working in acrylics, oils, pastels and watercolours, Anna enjoys collaborating with students and other artists, often taking part in projects outside the classroom, such as the visit to Epping Forest Visitor Centre for an exhibition visit and drawing outside this year. Her classes are informative, supportive, and fun, and allows for a wide range of ability and experience. She starts the term with drawing in pencil and charcoal. She says: “As a group, we enjoy our art”.
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COURSE CODE: 024
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £278
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 18 September 2024
18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
Drawing & Painting with Tony Swann
WEDNESDAYS 14:00 - 16:15
Instruction in the basic skills of art for students with widely mixed ability and experience. Charcoal, pastels, acrylics, and watercolour.
Tony Swann, B.A. Hons in Fine Art (Painting) spent more than a decade in Advertising before deciding to change lifestyle. Now enjoying a simpler life painting and selling paintings, organising workshops and classes. Tony has exhibited in galleries as far afield as Ankara, Turkey, and the Mall Galleries, London. Recently joined the digital world on Instagram @tonyswannart.
At Bedford House Tony teaches on the ‘Art for All’, ‘Learning to Draw’ and ‘Oil Painting’ courses.
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COURSE CODE: 025
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £274
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 11 September 2024
11, 18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
Exploring Painting with Tony Swann
TUESDAYS 10:00 - 12:00
Learn important drawing techniques, such as contrast, proportions, perspective etc and how to then transfer these techniques into painting in acrylics. Explore how to combine technical skill with free emotion and expression eventually developing your own unique style. The techniques and approaches that are fundamental to all artistic mediums and those that are unique to acrylics, watercolours, pastels, pencils and other media will be looked at. Supportive and friendly tuition with all abilities welcome.
Tony Swann, B.A. Hons in Fine Art (Painting) spent more than a decade in Advertising before deciding to change lifestyle. Now enjoying a simpler life painting and selling paintings, organising workshops and classes. Tony has exhibited in galleries as far afield as Ankara, Turkey, and the Mall Galleries, London. Recently joined the digital world on Instagram @tonyswannart.
At Bedford House Tony teaches on the ‘Art for All’, ‘Learning to Draw’ and ‘Oil Painting’ courses.
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COURSE CODE: 026
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Oil Painting with Tony Swann
TUESDAYS 19:00 - 21:00
Oil painting remains the most versatile of the painting media. This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the more advanced.
Tony was born in Sussex but whisked off to Manchester soon after. Achieved a B.A. Hons in Fine Art (Painting) and has since kept developing these skills. Spent more than a decade in Advertising before deciding to change lifestyle. Now enjoying a simpler life painting, selling paintings, organising workshops and classes. Tony has exhibited in galleries as far afield as Ankara, Turkey, and the Mall Galleries, London. Recently joined the digital world on Instagram @tonyswannart.
At Bedford House Tony teaches on the ‘Art for All’, ‘Learning to Draw’ and ‘Oil Painting’ courses.
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COURSE CODE: 035
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Printmaking with Anne Daniels
FRIDAYS 13:30 - 16:00
Whether a beginner or experienced in other media, come and enjoy experimenting in a range of techniques including monoprint, relief printing, silkscreen, stencil, dry point and collagraph. The course fee includes some materials.
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COURSE CODE: 036
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £278
Term 1 starts on Friday 20 September 2024
20, 27 September
4, 11, 18, 25 October
8, 15, 22, 29 November
6, 13 December
Learning to Draw with Tony Swann
MONDAYS 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how to approach drawing, building up from the basics and utilising different techniques and media including pencil, charcoal and others.
Tony was born in Sussex but whisked off to Manchester soon after. Achieved a B.A. Hons in Fine Art (Painting) and has since kept developing these skills. Spent more than a decade in Advertising before deciding to change lifestyle. Now enjoying a simpler life painting, selling paintings, organising workshops, and classes. Tony has exhibited in galleries as far afield as Ankara, Turkey, and the Mall Galleries, London. Recently joined the digital world on Instagram @tonyswannart.
At Bedford House Tony also teaches on the ‘Art for All’, and ‘Oil Painting’ courses.
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COURSE CODE: 033
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024
9, 16, 23, 30 September
7, 14, 21 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December
Ceramics: Pottery with Martin Chesterman
TUESDAYS 19:30 - 21:30
Learn the basic techniques of coiling and pinching, slab work, modelling, carving and throwing on the wheel in a relaxed and informal class. Explore decorative methods using slip, glazes and oxides. Experienced students are encouraged to develop more advanced skills.
An additional fee is charged for clay and firing.
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COURSE CODE: 038
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £262
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Ceramics: Pottery with Martin Chesterman
WEDNESDAYS 10:00 - 12:30
Learn the basic techniques of coiling and pinching, slab work, modelling, carving and throwing on the wheel in a relaxed and informal class. Explore decorative methods using slip, glazes and oxides. Experienced students are encouraged to develop more advanced skills.
An additional fee is charged for clay and firing.
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COURSE CODE: 039
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £328
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 11 September 2024
11, 18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
Ceramics: Pottery with Martin Chesterman
WEDNESDAYS 13:30 - 15:30
Learn the basic techniques of coiling and pinching, slab work, modelling, carving and throwing on the wheel in a relaxed and informal class. Explore decorative methods using slip, glazes and oxides. Experienced students are encouraged to develop more advanced skills.
An additional fee is charged for clay and firing.
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COURSE CODE: 040
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £262
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 11 September 2024
11, 18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
Ceramics: Pottery & Sculpture with Esther Neslen
MONDAY 19:15 - 21:15
Learn the basic techniques of coiling and pinching, slab work, modelling, carving and throwing on the wheel as well as exploring a variety of methods in 3D sculpture in a relaxed and informal class. You will also learn how to apply materials and techniques to decorate your finished work using slip, glazes and oxides. Experienced students are encouraged to develop more advanced skills.
An additional fee is charged for clay and firing.
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COURSE CODE: 041
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £262
Term 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024
9, 16, 23, 30 September
7, 14, 21 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December
Ceramics: Pottery & Sculpture with Esther Neslen
TUESDAY 10:00 - 12:30
Learn the basic techniques of coiling and pinching, slab work, modelling, carving and throwing on the wheel as well as exploring a variety of methods in 3D sculpture in a relaxed and informal class. You will also learn how to apply materials and techniques to decorate your finished work using slip, glazes and oxides. Experienced students are encouraged to develop more advanced skills.
An additional fee is charged for clay and firing.
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COURSE CODE: 042
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £328
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Ceramics: Pottery & Sculpture with Esther Neslen
THURSDAY 13:30 - 16:30
Learn the basic techniques of coiling and pinching, slab work, modelling, carving and throwing on the wheel as well as exploring a variety of methods in 3D sculpture in a relaxed and informal class. You will also learn how to apply materials and techniques to decorate your finished work using slip, glazes and oxides. Experienced students are encouraged to develop more advanced skills.
An additional fee is charged for clay and firing.
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COURSE CODE: 043
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £393
Term 1 starts on Thursday 12 September 2024
12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Drawing as a Tool for Thinking with Sara Svati
THURSDAYS 13:30-15:30
Drawing is an essential process that opens up pathways to new ways of thinking and seeing: an active process that engages our mind and senses, urging us to analyse, synthesize, and interpret visual information. It helps deepen our observational skills and enriches our understanding of the world around us, enhancing our visual memory and analytical abilities.
Through this course, we will delve into drawing as an expansion of thinking and explore various ways of seeing. Using a variety of prompts, subjects, themes, and materials, we’ll discover the intricate connections between the things that surround us and those that reside within us. Open to all skill levels, the course will guide you through drawing as a pathway to a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
In this journey, you will learn how our individual perceptions and expressions are interwoven with the collective experience and the visible and invisible aspects of the world that surround us.
Sara Svati is an Italian-born, London-based artist working across theatre, performance, and visual arts. She is the founder and director of Orientale Sarda, a performing arts company that seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary artistic visions.
Educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, she furthered her knowledge with a Master's in Scenography and theatrical practices at the Royal Central School of Speech And Drama in London and at Comandini Theatre in Cesena. Her artworks, performances and installations have been showcased in diverse European locations, including Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK. She was the winner of the 'Best Emerging Scenographer' issued by the KIT Company in New York in 2014.
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COURSE CODE: 002
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Thursday 12 September 2024
12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Watercolour with Katherine Poluck
MONDAYS 19:00 - 21:00
Discover the artistry of Watercolours with Katherine in this captivating painting course at Bedford House!
You will be welcomed to a friendly and supportive class where you will be shown how to draw in pencil, pen and ink and paint in watercolour. The equipment you will need to bring is a basic watercolour set, a 2b pencil, a pad of watercolour paper 300gsm. You will also need a plastic water pot and a rubber, a dip pen and bottle of ink or a biro.
Katherine Poluck, Designer and Botanical Illustrator, BA(Hons) dipSBA PGCE. Katherine is a local artist with a degree in Graphic Design/Illustration (Kingston University) Post Graduate Degree in Art and Design (Middlesex University) and experienced Art Teacher in Watercolours. She achieved a Diploma in Botanical Illustration 2011 with 'The Society of Botanical Artists' and exhibited at Westminster Central Hall in the prestigious Annual Exhibition in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Her portfolio contains Botanical Studies based on plants and insects, her work has been published in 'Forest Focus', Epping Forest (City of London). She undertakes private commissions and exhibits her work on a regular basis. (creativekatherine.co.uk)
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COURSE CODE: 047
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £234
Term 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024
9, 16, 23, 30 September
7, 14, 21 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December
Watercolour Masterclasses with John Tookey
THURSDAYS 14:00 - 16:00
For both the more experienced painter in watercolour and those who have mastered the basics and wish to progress further.
Intermediate and Advanced levels. John Tookey PS IEA was trained in Graphic Design and Fine Art at the Sir John Cass School of Art, London. John worked for many years as a graphic artist in several London advertising agencies before leaving in the 1980ies to take up painting full-time. John is an experienced tutor. He works in several mediums, but mainly in watercolour, oil and pastel and is famous for his dynamic bold watercolours that sparkle with light.
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COURSE CODE: 046
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £273
Term 1 starts on Thursday 12 September 2024
12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Digital Painting Essentials: From Sketch to Final Artwork with Stephen Keane
THURSDAYS 19:00-21:00
Discover the joys of digital drawing and painting with our comprehensive course! Combine traditional art materials with digital effects using easy-to-use tablet software. Paint, sketch, and trace over photographs effortlessly. Learn from the Impressionists and Fauvists about colour, including: theory, mixing techniques and symbolism. Free up your drawing hand with new techniques, explore mark-making, and draw on textured boards for unique results. Learn from the masters by recreating your favourite artworks, creating beautiful layered washes and expressive gestures. Join us to advance your artistic journey! All abilities welcome.
Any tablet will be fine, and your painting app of choice, Procreate is recommended if you have an iPad. Also a digital pen or stylus would be useful, but not essential. You don’t need to invest in expensive equipment and software to join the course.
Tutor Bio:
Stephen Keane, Master of Arts and B.A. (Hons) in Fine Art (Painting), is a London-based art tutor, artist, and curator with 30 years of experience in art and design. He has exhibited paintings and digital art in London and Europe. He teaches art privately, sharing his passion and inspiring creativity. He creates a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take risks and express themselves, instilling a lifelong love for art. Instagram @keaneartstudio
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COURSE CODE: 003
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £205
Term 1 starts on Thursday 19 September 2024
26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Bedford House Crafters with Joan Brunt
MONDAYS 10:30-12:30
The Bedford House Crafters are a new group who meet weekly at Bedford House for crafting sessions. They are led by our wonderful Craft Coordinator, Jo Brunt. Jo will be teaching a range of crafting techniques.
This is a friendly, chatty and supportive group for people of all abilities. Don’t worry if you’ve never crafted before, Jo is always on hand with expert advice!
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COURSE CODE: 055
Term 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024
9, 16, 23, 30 September
7, 14, 21 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December
Drawing & Painting from Nature with Chris Green
WEDNESDAYS 19:00-21:00
Working from direct observation, explore the close study of the natural world. Taking primarily a drawing-based approach, using pencil, charcoal, pen etc., with brush and ink and watercolour, classes will usually start with a series of directed drawing exercises or prompts, before moving onto a longer piece of work, concluding with a group discussion. Calm patient tuition, all levels welcome.
Tutor Bio:
Chris, originally from Suffolk, now based in London, is a full-time practicing artist specialising in drawing. Chris recently worked to commission in the Scottish Highlands (2023), exhibited in Celebrating the Coronation at Christie’s (2023) and has been selected for this year’s Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize (2024). He studied at the Royal Drawing School (2008) and Byam Shaw School of Art (2006). He can usually be found, sketchbook in hand on the foreshore of the Thames, or the fringes of Walthamstow Market.
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COURSE CODE: 004
SEPTEMBER 2024- DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £240
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 18 September 2024
18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
When a course has already started, please phone the office on 020 8504 6668 for details or pop into Bedford House to enrol. This is because you will only pay pro-rata of what remains of the course and therefore this needs to be calculated manually.
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