Compositional Structures: WINDOWS

A look at the way windows bring worlds alive, transforming the ordinary into the perfectly framed moment

LIVE ONLINE CLASS: Tuesday 10th March 6pm GMT
(Live link can be found via your "Tickets" on the "Online Event Page" just before the event begins)
+ 14 Days Recording Access sent automatically via email
Taught by Lucy McGeown

Please read our FAQs carefully for all the information required for this class ⭐

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EVENT DESCRIPTION:

In this ongoing series on compositional structures, we’ll look at how the use of

windows in a selection of artists’ works allows them to physically and symbolically shed

light on their subjects and themes.

Windows in art – as in life – light our interior worlds and connect us with the world

outside. For centuries artists have used them as a framing device, to create a transition

between outer and inner environments and as powerful symbols of loneliness,

contemplation or revelation.

In this class, we’ll focus on a broad selection of paintings including works by Johannes Vermeer, Pierre Bonnard, Berthe Morisot and Henri Matissè that demonstrate how artists have used windows as both bold compositional elements and to play with and capture light.

Whether skillfully lighting domestic and interior subjects or providing perspectives on

outside realities, these artists use windows to illuminate; both literally and

metaphorically.

Under Lucy’s guidance you’ll spend time concentrating on capturing the light that

shapes these works by Vermeer, Friedrich, Hopper and more. We’ll have fun mimicking

the dynamism created from window light and the colours some of the artists have chosen to bring that sense of energy, sublimity and vitality to these humble subjects.

MATERIALS LIST:
● 5 sheets of paper

● coloured pencils and/or soft pastels

● an eraser, some tissue (for blending)

ARTIST BIO:

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FAQs - Please read these thoroughly so you can be fully prepared for the class ⭐

WHO IS THIS FOR:
This class is suitable for ALL LEVELS.

TICKETS:
We suggest an amount of £20. However, we understand that may not be possible for everybody. Please be honest and pay what you can afford so that we may continue to offer our sessions on this basis whilst also giving our tutors a sustainable wage.
There is also a ticket option to "Pay It Forward" to support us and our students! We offer classes for free to those who can't afford the minimum amount (If this is you please email us to join for free). This continues to ensure our classes are available to everyone!

ONCE BOOKED:
You will receive a confirmation email and be able to access information on how to join the event via your eventbrite "Online Event Page" . You can access this by signing into eventbrite or creating an account using the email address that you booked with. We do not email out the live link.

IN THE CLASS:
You can't be seen or heard in our classes, your audio and video are automatically turned off and there's no way these can be turned on. You can talk to us and others in the class in the chat box! Our classes last between 1.5 - 2 hours.

AFTER CLASS:
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RECORDING ACCESS:
We will email the recording link to everyone who has booked approx 2 hours after the live class finishes. This will be available to watch anytime within 14 days. Please reach out to us via email right away if you do not receive the recording - make sure you check your spam folder first!

Please note that our recordings expire permanently 6 weeks after the class takes place.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL:
hello@londondrawinggroup.com

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And that's it!

We're really looking forward to you joining us.
Love,
LDG