Painting with earth with Peter Ward

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About this course

An introduction to the ecological process of paint-making and site-specific expression through the collection and use of locally sourced earth pigments and natural materials.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Peter Ward

Over the past 20 years, Peter Ward has become one of the foremost authorities on earth pigments in the UK.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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