ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AROUND SEVENOAKS If you know of other classes/workshops that are not mentioned here

please do email me at karen@buisseret.com with the all the details and I will update the list. STEPHEN ROSE LIFE AND PORTRAIT CLASSES (Current solo exhibition http://www.markmitchellpaintings.com/category/works-by-stephen-rose/) Stephen runs a day of life drawing and portrait painting on Wednesdays during term time at St. Lawrence Village Hall, Seal, near Sevenoaks. Stephen is a well known artist, author and teacher and has exhibited in The Mall Galleries, Royal Society of Portrait Painters and Royal Society of British Artists. Stephen is currently showing in Mark Mitchell Paintings, Brook Street, off Bond Street until 3rd May 2013. The morning session (10am to 1pm) is life drawing and the afternoon session is a portrait session (1.30pm to 3.30pm). The models can return for up to 4 weeks so that those wishing to paint a detailed portrait have time to complete it. Any level and medium welcome, and paper is available to buy from Stephen. You can attend either morning or afternoon, or a full day. Classes start on May 8th for 8 weeks and then breaks for the summer. Stephen can be contacted: stephen@pigment.fsnet.co.uk Website: www.stephenrose.org.uk Mobile: 07765491492 IDE HILL LIFE DRAWING Shiv Duke organises a life class every other Saturday at the Village Hall, Ide Hill. There is a usually a tutor for the morning and then you can keep on working on the theme throughout the rest of the afternoon. You can join Shiv for the morning or afternoon session, or all day. Cost is around 25 for a full day. Bring you own lunch and materials although paper is available to buy on the day. If you would like to be put on her mailing list please email: smmd@btinternet.com Telephone: 01732 750342 for more information and dates. VIRGINIA GRIFFITH-JONES ART CLASSES Virginia teaches from her bright and airy studio in Four Elms. Virginias classes are designed to develop your skills and creativity. All standards and beginners welcome. Help with GCSE/A Level/IB/Art Portfolios

Email: virg_art@hotmail.com Website: www.virginiagriffithjones.com Telephone: 07771631913 CATHY BIRD ART & ENGLISH CLASSES Art and English Classes are at Cathys studio adjoining her home in Chiddingstone Causeway. Cathy can be contacted: artist@cathybird.co.uk or cathy.bird1@btinternet.com Telephone Cathy: 01892 870067 WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP AT BESSELS GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Tutored classes are held monthly on Saturday mornings in the large modern hall at the rear of the church. This group, a part of the church's community programme of activities, exists for newcomers to painting and others with previous experience. A wide range of topics is covered, and all equipment and materials are provided for a fee of 8 per session including refreshments. Some vacancies currently exist (Summer 2013) in this relaxed and enthusiastic group, and details are available from the secretary. Oliver Brooke email: oliver.brooke@talktalk.net Telephone: 01732 462345 BESSELS GREEN ART GROUP This group was started off by local artist and teacher Sarah Cunnington and ran under her leadership for about two years until she emigrated to France in 2004. The group decided to continue meeting on Friday mornings in term time in the large, light and airy hall at the rear of Bessels Green Baptist Church. Becoming consolidated into the community programme of the church, enthusiasm for the club continues to run high with an average attendance of around twenty. Currently (Summer 2013) there are no vacancies, but anyone interested could be considered for a waiting list, but please note we do not teach the basics in this group. Meetings are led by a circulating group of professional artist teachers, pursuing topics by mutual discussion and agreement, while a smaller number follow their own special interests. A wide variety of media are used within the group, though it might be true to say that watercolour is used the most.

Refreshments are available throughout the morning, and music can sometimes be heard in the background! An exhibition occurs twice yearly, in August and at Christmas. Secretary : Oliver Brooke Email: oliver.brooke@talktalk.net Telephone: 01732 462345

MARTIN WELLS LIFE DRAWING - MUSE Tuesday nights are at Knole Academy, life drawing usually comprising two poses, one of half an hour, and one for the remainder of the evening. Timings 6.30 to 10.00 pm, every Tuesday, no holidays. Cost 70 for 7 Tuesday nights, or 15 for drop-ins. The Tuesday night group are called MUSE, and are holding an exhibition at Knole Academy between 3 and 16 May 2013. MARTIN WELLS PORTRAIT PAINTING Sundays, or the Sunday Painters as we call ourselves, will probably start again in May, between 1.00 and 5.00 pm. The first course comprised 10 sessions, cost 250. There is a fortnight between sessions, to allow paint to partially dry. The course is traditional portrait techniques, including stretching and preparing canvas, underpainting and glazing. Martin Wells Mobile 07990 981 467 Email: wells.martin1@sky.com Website: www.mwportraits.co.uk CHIPSTEAD CRAFT STUDIO Clive and Tessa Oates run classes in sculpture and pottery from the converted stables and outbuildings of the general stores. The Pottery was established over forty years ago by Tessa Oates for the production of studio ceramics and since developed into a centre fro the teaching of pottery and clay modelling. Classes are held in a pleasant, noninstitutional rural environment. www.chipsteadcraftstudios.co.uk Chipstead Craft Studios 13 Chevening Road, Chipstead, KENT TN13 2RY Telephone: 01732 451730 SEVENOAKS ADULT EDUCATION Various art and craft lessons in Bradbourne Park Road. www.kentadulteducation.co.uk

WEST KENT COLLEGE, TONBRIDGE Various art lessons including mixed media, photography and art foundation. www.kcollege.ac.uk Brook St Tonbridge, Kent TN9 2PW, Telephone: O1845 207 8220

THE ART FUND If you join the Art Fund you get all kinds of discounts and opportunities and it is well worth checking out their website for more information www.artfund.org