Drawing and painting
Platform C has a wide range of drawing and painting classes taught by various teachers who are professional artists. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and in a well-equipped classroom.
This course is for people who are comfortable with drawing and/or painting, and who want to work on either an idea of their own, or an assignment, still-life, or based on visual material. The teacher will help you choose a personal approach, using techniques of your choice in water colour, acrylic- or oil paint or drawing. The teacher will encourage you to use, give shape to and further develop your imagination. For this course you must bring your own materials. More information about the teacher on www.robertvankeppel.nl
This course started online and will be given on location as soon as the lockdown is over.
Transparency, spontaneity and clarity, essential in water colour techniques, can be mastered only through patience and a thorough command of the necessary techniques and materials. On this course beginners will discover the surprising effects of water and paint. We will practise the mixing of colours, the different ways of handling a brush, and various techniques of applying paint to paper. Advanced students will be encouraged to develop their own 'signature'. More advanced techniques, like glazing, will also be discussed. During the first lesson you will be informed about the materials you must buy. More information about the teacher on www.robertvankeppel.nl
This course started online and will be given on location as soon as the lockdown is over.
On this course the teacher will help you develop basic techniques in drawing through simple assignments. We will be using pencil, charcoal, (Siberian) crayon, ink and/or pastel. The materials will be provided during the lesson, but students may bring materials of their choice as well. Essential concepts, such as composition, perspective, mood, observation, light and shadow will be discussed. Advanced students will be stimulated to push through their own limits. In addition, the teacher will present examples from major artists throughout the centuries. More information about the teacher on www.robertvankeppel.nl
In this course you will develop the skill to draw a model or still life directly from what you see. Assignments will be given to prepare for a model or still life study, working step by step towards a complete drawing in pencil, charcoal, ink and pastel. Line, shape, proportion, light, shadow, volume and white spaces will be discussed and you may expect individual coaching. We will also look at how the human body and still lifes are portrayed in art history. We will study 'the modern master' and how their way of doing things and their vision may inspire us. Materials are included in the course. More information about the teacher on https://www.saatchiart.com/miriamhommes
Experimenting with different techniques is key on this course. We will be working with pastel, ink, collage and watercolour; each technique being introduced by looking at the work of well-known artists. In so doing we will explore a path through art history. We will 'translate' 3D onto a flat surface by practising still life, portrait and drawing models. Proportion, line, form, composition, light and shadow will be the main aim on this course, but there will also be exercises focusing on a more artistic way of looking at classical subjects, abstracting forms and experimenting with composition and colour. The materials are included in the price and individual coaching will be giving during the lessons. More information about the teacher on https://www.saatchiart.com/miriamhommes
This is a course for those who do not have much experience in drawing, or who want to start again after a long period of not doing any. The teacher will help you in a creative way to look better at a subject to improve your line work. You will get to know different drawing materials, like graphite, charcoal, ink and pastel. Materials are included in the course. Each lesson focuses on different aspects, in which various examples from the arts, still lifes and photography will be used. Topics like line, contrast, light, form, composition, colour and perspective will be discussed. It is important that you feel at ease and that you learn to trust your own abilities. More information about the teacher on http://subdomain.chantalspit.nl/
Botanical drawing has been popular for centuries and is again drawing increasingly larger interest. In this course you will learn about shape and form of plants and flowers. We will always draw real flowers – not from photographs. From preliminary sketches in pen and ink colourful botanical illustrations will emerge. By specific assignments and many historical illustrations, you will get to know this special art form. You will discover the amazing beauty of the Strelitzia, tropical fruit and wintry tree buds. Materials are included in the course. More information about the teacher on www.kunsteducatieprojecten.nl
In this course you will work with traditional Chinese drawing and painting techniques, calligraphy and stamping techniques. These techniques are often combined in China and demand a high level of concentration and complete brush control. You will learn about the four 'treasures'; brush, paper, inkstick and inkstone, and you will discover their amazing characteristics. We also study the different painting and calligraphy styles under the guidance of the Chinese teacher who has learned the techniques from various artists in China.
Please note that this lesson takes place once every two weeks.
Please bring white saucers or containers to mix paint/ink on.
In this course you will work with traditional Chinese drawing and painting techniques, calligraphy and stamping. These techniques are often combined in China and demand a high level of concentration and complete brush control. You will learn about the four 'treasures'; brush, paper, inkstick and inkstone, and you will discover their amazing characteristics. We also study the different painting and calligraphy styles under the guidance of the Chinese teacher who has learned the techniques from various artists in China.
Please bring white saucers or containers to mix paint/ink on.
This course started online and will be given on location as soon as the lockdown is over.
Transparency, spontaneity and clarity, essential in water colour techniques, can be mastered only through patience and a thorough command of the necessary techniques and materials. On this course beginners will discover the surprising effects of water and paint. We will practise the mixing of colours, the different ways of handling a brush, and various techniques of applying paint to paper. Advanced students will be encouraged to develop their own 'signature'. More advanced techniques, like glazing, will also be discussed. During the first lesson you will be informed about the materials you must buy. More information about the teacher on www.robertvankeppel.nl