My classes are designed to inspire and enthuse people who wish to expand their knowledge of drawing, painting and print making.

Have a look at the images below to see my classes, open studio space and stunning views....

Please call me with any questions, looking forward to hearing from you! 

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Beth Marsden 

Number: 07773173059

Email: bethmarsdenpainter@gmail.com
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Latest painting and drawing classes at GROUP Studios. 

We’re starting an inspiring new set of painting, drawing and printing classes. We have had some great results in the studio again this year, with lots of students feeling more confident in their abilities to paint and draw, and wonderful feedback too. With beautiful surroundings, good company and home cooked lunch, our painting classes are the perfect opportunity to explore your own creativity. 

Every class is designed to accommodate both beginners and those with more experience – there is always a mix of abilities in every class. 


Portraiture with a model - Saturday 15th February 
Portraiture is a wonderful and traditional record of individuals seen through the relationship between artist and sitter – 
This is an observational painting and drawing class using the human model. You will be armed with skills needed to work from any direct observation, and you will help be helped to develop these skills into your own work. We will look at line, tone, form and composition, making quick and lively studies working into a longer piece.

Experimental Drawing Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March (one day class)
Power, Energy, Fear, Aggression , and speed are some of the subjects we’ll be tackling in this adventurous session.  We will start with observational drawing of dogs & progress into gestural and expressive work using limited colour and charcoal , using images of fighting dogs as our subject source.  Sound and low light will also be an element to this class ,focussing mainly on energy and expression. I want to help you convey the emotion of a moment frozen in time. We will immerse ourselves in the sounds and senses of our subject, in order to capture something more than just imagery.

Life Drawing - with a model
​Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April (one day class)

Starting with gesture and quick drawings, we look at strategy and thought process when we have just a few minutes to draw a figure. Once we have loosened up, we will lead into longer poses where we’ll focus on proportion and drawing expressively. By the end of the day we will have a body of studies exploring mark making, proportion, line, gesture and tone.

Louis Smith.

Sandrine Pelissier.

Prices

Classes run from 10 am to 4 pm and cost £50 per day. This includes some materials, teas and coffee and homemade cake. A home cooked lunch is also provided, seasonally sourced from our community garden.

A £25 deposit is required for each class. Please remember to book to avoid disappointment as we have limited spaces each month. The non refundable deposit can be paid below.

To book please contact Beth Marsden using the e-mail address, number or contact form above. 

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​Hope to see you there!

Please get in touch for a chat if you have any questions at all x


​There is no ‘right way’ to make visual art, we will spend eight sessions experimenting with a variety of approaches, and have a lot of fun in the process!

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TESTIMONIALS:

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Camilla Newton
"This class has a consistently lovely atmosphere, facilitated by the stunning venue, Beth's warm teaching style and wonderful home cooked lunches. The classes themselves are varied and stimulating for people with a range of backgrounds. Always a pleasure."
Barbara Castle
"You are a fantastic teacher first of all - alert and supportive but not intrusive, which makes it perfect for 'flourishing'. You make everyone feel completely at home in your lovely bright space.
I really enjoyed the painting without brushes day. It blew my head open to learn so many new techniques in a few hours. It is so unthreatening to keep trying out new stuff.....as you keep saying, 'just try it'......"
April Beynon
"I booked my first Art workshop with Gower Group Studio as a present for my friend who'd successfully done a foundation year in art and I went along with her having done no art at all. It was brilliant! Alongside the fun company, the delicious lunch and the beautiful setting, Beth managed to give my friend ideas to help her develop whilst coping with me as a complete beginner who didn't even know what the different paints were." ​​