Workshop Details
Urban sketching workshop… Since its humble beginnings in 2007, the Urban Sketching* movement has grown into a massively popular phenomenon, connecting sketchers from all over the globe, who share their work, to support and inspire one another and sketchers everywhere.
From the Urban Sketchers Manifesto
- We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation
- Our drawings are a record of time and place.
- We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
- We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
- We support each other and draw together.
Following a brief introduction in the studio, we'll venture out into the town centre as a group to select a suitable location for sketching: this session will last a couple of hours, then after lunch, we can either then go out again to a different spot, or stay in the studio to develop your morning's sketches with added watercolour washes. John will be on hand during all this to guide and suggest ways of looking at what can be a daunting prospect in order to edit it down into a realisable sketch.
*This event is not endorsed by, nor an official event
About the Artist
John Harrison - Yorkshire born and bred - and proud of it.
John produces drawings and then adds colour in watercolour washes, not too dissimilar to a traditional painter. He will often start with a pencil drawing, add watercolour washes and then add ink lines over the top, but he usually starts with a line drawing in ink, or more often, a sketch.
He is an active Urban Sketcher - meeting up with other artists at a wide variety of locations to ‘show the world, one drawing at a time’ (a direct quote from the Urban Sketchers’ website).
The inspiration for much of his work is to be found within Yorkshire’s borders, and running a close second, the English Lake District: townscapes, landscapes (as long as there’s a building of some sort!), walls, hamlets, villages, ports and harbours as his main subjects. He's always looking for a different viewpoint of familiar places – a dynamic angle, with strong light and shade, which helps the drawing come alive.
John has a regular monthly feature in 'Dalesman' magazine showcasing his 'Line Drawing With Colour' and has work displayed in galleries across Yorkshire with many originals in private collections both here and in the USA and Canada.
John was a participant in 2017's Sky Arts Landscape Artists of the Year competition and undertakes commissions for large corporate clients and private individuals.
He has only just recently appeared on 2022 edition of Watercolour Challenge on Channel 5.
Materials Provided
Calder Art will provide the following materials for the workshop:
- 1 x Table Top Easel
- 1 x MDF Board in various sizes
- 1 x Paint Pot
- 1 x Palette or Plate
- Limited sundry products are also available if you forget anything.
Materials to Bring
- A sketchbook: any shape, size,
- Quality drawing tools: pens, pencils, twigs dipped in ink, Paints: whatever medium you want - John will be demonstrating his line and wash style, which utilises waterproof ink pens, and watercolour paint.Brushes: whatever size you have, larger brushes(size 8 and above) will be best for loose expressive washes.
- Paper: Good quality watercolour paper in loose sheets, pads or blocks. John’s favoured brand is Saunders Waterford 300g rough in a quarter imperial size (approx. 15” x 11”) but any equivalent good quality paper will do. The paper we choose to paint on is the foundation of our work—and like a house, a good foundation is critical for the success of a painting: good quality paper is of great importance, especially for the beginner who is learning.
- All materials are available online at www.calderartsupplies.co.uk. Or you can pick these up instore before the class begins.
Course Details
Payment:
Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a difference in price will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given, however there may be the option to transfer your booking to an alternative event, please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies 01484 422991.
How to Book:
Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in store.
Facebook: We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:
https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/
This will also give you a breakdown of details of the class and times to attend.
If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.
Refreshments:
Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour.
There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade.
Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch.
Disability access:
There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor.
Parking:
The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. All details are found on the link below. The cost of the car park is £2.00 for 3 hours (all levels) or £4.00 for 10 hours (upper two levels only). There is a lift access from the multi-storey car park for those with mobility issues.
http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/bus_station/hd1/huddersfield/
Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above.
Public Transport:
Our venue is also a 2 minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.
