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Artist, tutor, author and demonstrator
Courses &
Demonstrations
Tue 23 JunTrimley Saint Martin memorial hallAn opportunity to learn new techniques or experiment with soft pastels: the perfect medium for landscapes, seascapes, still life or portraits.- Fri 26 JunLeiston Community HallAn opportunity to learn new techniques or experiment with soft pastels: the perfect medium for landscapes, seascapes, still life or portraits.
Tue 07 JulWatershed StudioIn this short course Carole will introduce you to pen & wash techniques. Pen and Wash (an ink drawing with watercolours added) is a delightful medium for quick, loose sketchbook studies or for paintings that require a lot more detail.
Fri 17 JulLeiston Community HallBuilding up a sketchbook and working “en plein air” is good way of improving your drawing technique. For this day of drawing outside, we have the use of a garden in Dunwich, which is adjacent to the abbey ruins and also close to the beach.
Mon 20 JulHadleighThis is an exciting opportunity to visit and sketch this historic 16th century house and its beautiful gardens. We will also learn about the life and work of Cedric Morris and Lett Haines. Suitable for all abilities
Tue 21 JulTrimley St Martin Memorial HallA fun day sketching outdoors and practicing "en plein air" painting techniques at a picturesque Felixstowe location.
Wed 12 AugFlatford MillTaking inspiration from this historic and beautiful setting, Carole will show you how to translate the delightful surroundings into sketches using pencil, pen and wash.- Fri 14 AugLocation in Leiston is TBDA fun day out sketching “en plein air” using watercolours or pen and wash for quick sketchbook studies. Location TBC
Tue 18 AugLocation is TBDA fun day sketching outdoors and practicing "en plein air" painting techniques at a picturesque local location. Using watercolours or pen and wash for quick sketchbook studies.
Thu 20 AugFlatford MillIf you can sign your name, you can draw! Carole will demonstrate techniques that help you to 'see' and draw more accurately; to master shading and learn to create textures. Working from natural objects and using graphite pencils, charcoal and ink. You will see the world in a different way
Wed 09 SeptAldeburghAcrylics are one of the most versatile painting mediums, ideally suited to capturing the light sparkling on the sea, the texture of pebbles or sand, or the more subtle effects of skies, clouds, and aerial perspective in landscapes. A great course for beginners and more experienced artists.
Fri 18 SeptLeiston Community CentreCarole will show you how to capture animals' character, expression, shape and form using soft pastels and pastel pencils. Using a variety of techniques and tricks you will practice painting the texture of fur, the patterns on an animal's coat or a bird's feathers.
Tue 22 SeptTrimley Saint MartinCarole will show you how to capture your pets' character, expression, shape and form, and demonstrate techniques for painting texture and patterns in fur and feathers. Using soft pastels and pastel pencils.
Fri 16 OctLeiston Community HallPutting a figure or figures into a painting can create a sense of scale, a focal point or simply add life to a painting. Carole will take you through step by step, showing you how to capture accurate proportions and place figures in a landscape.
Sat 17 OctDedham HallCarole will help to demystify the process of portrait painting for you. Working from live models and reference material, in the medium of your choice: watercolour, pastel or acrylics.
Tue 20 OctTrimley St Martin Memorial HallPutting a figure or figures into a painting can create a sense of scale, a focal point or simply add life to a painting. Carole will take you through step by step, showing you how to capture accurate proportions and place figures in a landscape.
Fri 20 NovLeiston Community HallIn this workshop you can design your own Christmas card, or alternatively paint silhouetted trees against a Winter skyline.- Tue 24 NovTrimley St Martin Memorial HallDesign your own Christmas card or paint silhouetted trees against a Winter skyline. Medium of your choice.
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