COLOR + DESIGN in Stapleford, UK - Discovering the beauty of Cambridgeshire
I am extremely grateful to the artist Karen Stamper who has invited me to come to the UK and work with artists in Stapleford, only 4 miles south from her beautiful city of Cambridge. She was not certain I would come their way and was cautiously warning me to think small, compared to the American vastness. I could not resist the opportunity to experience the charm of Cambridge and the museums of London, so of course I replied with a big ‘Yes’.
Think small, as Karen said - we have room for only ten artists. We will spend three days working in a beautiful 19th century farm - the Stapleford Granary, lovingly restored and converted into a study centre for music, arts and culture. The tranquility of the site, together with its accessibility, make it the ideal venue for those wishing to escape the hectic rush of the everyday grind in order to stretch and dive deep into the realm of Color + Design.
I hope you can join us.
Think small, as Karen said - we have room for only ten artists. We will spend three days working in a beautiful 19th century farm - the Stapleford Granary, lovingly restored and converted into a study centre for music, arts and culture. The tranquility of the site, together with its accessibility, make it the ideal venue for those wishing to escape the hectic rush of the everyday grind in order to stretch and dive deep into the realm of Color + Design.
I hope you can join us.
What you will learn
This is a three day intensive workshop which will provide you with the tools, visual vocabulary, and inspiration to further your personal vision and voice in your own studio practice. This course is designed to benefit artists who work figuratively and abstractly. Some drawing/painting experience is preferable.
In the three days we spend together, we will cover the following topics:
Dates: July 5-7, 2020
Time: 10am-5pm (with one hour for lunch)
Price: £550 (a £200 deposit is required to reserve your spot and the full amount needs to be paid by April 1st) The price is for the workshop only. Additional expenses (accommodations, food, tools and materials are NOT included)
Registration: Please contact the organizer - Karen Stamper at kestamper@yahoo.com
Karen will answer all your questions and let you know how to reserve your spot.
This is a three day intensive workshop which will provide you with the tools, visual vocabulary, and inspiration to further your personal vision and voice in your own studio practice. This course is designed to benefit artists who work figuratively and abstractly. Some drawing/painting experience is preferable.
In the three days we spend together, we will cover the following topics:
- Line / varieties of line, line and shape, line and direction, density, value, etc.
- Shape / varieties of shape, shape and value, shape and color, etc.
- Exploration of Color / perception of color & the role of hue, value, & saturation
- Understanding Abstraction / freedom of representational qualities
- Design + Composition / balance, emphasis, simplicity, hierarchy, unity
Dates: July 5-7, 2020
Time: 10am-5pm (with one hour for lunch)
Price: £550 (a £200 deposit is required to reserve your spot and the full amount needs to be paid by April 1st) The price is for the workshop only. Additional expenses (accommodations, food, tools and materials are NOT included)
Registration: Please contact the organizer - Karen Stamper at kestamper@yahoo.com
Karen will answer all your questions and let you know how to reserve your spot.
Student Testimonials
I think any artist who is interested in expanding their horizons in the area of color and design would benefit greatly from this intense immersion!
I’m so much more aware of color now and I’m no longer afraid of it. I see how even just a little bit of thought and understanding can make a huge difference in my work.
Mark is passionate about color, design, and teaching. He presents so much information in a palatable and easy to understand way and taking this course has been invaluable. I see color so differently now and I know my work is going to just get stronger and stronger as I begin to incorporate all that I’ve learned. I totally recommend this workshop for anyone at any level who wants to dive into a deeper understanding of color and design.