Showing posts with label Ashley Hanson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ashley Hanson. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 March 2015

The big Colyton Art Show


Exeter Open Studios 2015  20th - 22nd March

Visit Sally and I at the Brook Gallery, Exeter and preview some of our new work.


The Big Colyton Art Show 21st and 22nd March 2015

Over 50 artists taking part view and purchase work online before the Show





Thursday, 5 September 2013

DOS 2013 starts this Saturday

Devon Open Studios Saturday 7th Sept - 22nd Sept 2013

My studio will be open during DOS on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with exception of 22nd September.  Late night opening drinks and nibbles and Artist talk both Thursdays.  Come and see my new body of work and work in progress.  

This is Tighnabruaich 01 part of my scottish series

Make a day of it and do the Exe Valley Artist trail here is a link  map.


Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Ashley Hanson 2 day workshop 25th & 26th January 2013

‘Freedom in Painting’ with the Life-Model
The life-room is a special place for artists, and links artists working today with those of the past.Working from the model is a timeless, challenging and essential discipline and the aim of this 2 day workshop is to build on observational drawing skills and follow the journey from drawing into painting. We shall explore line, form, composition and mark-making in both drawing and painting to produce our own personal interpretations of the human figure.

Join in this fantastic opportunity to work with the acclaimed Colourist Ashley Hanson in a our beautiful studio set in the heart of the mid Devon countryside, only 25 minutes  from the the M5, J27 and 25 minutes from Exeter. Self contained overnight accommodation available at reasonable rates.  Great area for painting, walking and exploring, excellent village pub within walking distance 

Limited spaces, book now to be guaranteed a place. 
Lunch included both days. £50 for 1 day £90 for 2 days.
contact sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk 


Wednesday, 2 January 2013

2013 New Year workshop and news

A very happy and creative New Year to everyone.  We have some exciting workshops to look forward to during the next few months including our regular monthly life drawing class, a 2 day paint workshop with Ashley Hanson, a 2 day paint workshop with Gill Mitchell and a half term animation workshop event to co-incide with Animated Exeter.

Life Drawing Monday 14th January 2013
Our next Life drawing workshop at Honeycomb Studios is Monday 14th January 10am registration and coffee, the sessions runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm without a break.  This untutored life drawing  is an opportunity for artists of all abilities to network and spend a morning drawing together.  We begin with a series of movement drawings and gradually build up the length of poses from a few seconds to about 20 minutes. Please bring your own materials and equipment. Cost £15
Maximum 10 places. To book a place contact   HERE


'Freedom in Painting' with the Life Model  - Ashley Hanson Friday 25th&Saturday 26th January 2013
We are delighted to welcome back renowned colourist and landscape artist Ashley Hanson to explore the concept of freedom in painting with the life model. The workshop will include using the language of colour, mark-making, composition, and looking at space and abstraction to develop and push your painting further.  Ashley will be hands on with demonstrations and both group and one to one expert tuition, concluding with a group critique... Ashley specialises in oils; however you are free to work in either oils or acrylics, whatever you prefer. Lunch included both days Price £50.00 for 1 day or £90 for 2 days Bring your own materials, list provided.  Maximum 10 places.  For more details and to book a place contact   HERE


Animation Workshop with Simon and Sara Bor Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th February

A 2 day half term animation workshop with award winning animators Simon and Sara Bor in their fully equipped animation studio.  Aimed at teenagers and adults.  Suitable for all levels. Bringing to life your ideas through the medium of animation, experimenting in various media including drawn, digital and stop frame animation, learn the tools of the trade and traditional animation techniques. Lunch is included both days. Price £40 for 1 day or £70 for 2 days  Maximum 10 places.  For more details and to book a place contact   HERE
Painting in Oils with Gill Mitchell Monday 4th March and Tuesday 5th March 2013

Black Cow & White Calf  A 2 day workshop learning the techniques of a traditional approach to oil painting. Gillian Mitchell has been painting for 30 years in a variety of locations, being fortunate enough to live and work in Devon, Scotland, Norfolk and the Dordogne area of South West France, where she ran many holiday painting courses. Following a recent move back to Devon, she is re-experiencing the beauty and diversity of this part of Britain and drawing inspiration from the people and landscape here.  Gill works increasingly in oils, making the most of the texture and depth they can convey. Her work is held in many private collections in the United States, France and the UK.  Lunch included both days. Price  £90 for 2 days. Bring your own materials, list provided.  Maximum 10 places.  For more details and to book a place contact   HERE


Monday, 22 October 2012

Drawing, drawing, drawing....

 Great Drawing weekend at Dartmoor Arts with Laurie Steen and Paul Thomas who set up the Jerwood Drawing competition. Two very different approaches. Laurie focused on observational and shadow drawing using a variety of drawing materials. Paul Thomas focused on subjective drawing on a large scale 4ft by 5ft using only charcoal and an eraser, creating a series of different marks and building up one drawing based on our subconscious influences and experiences over a period of 7 hours.  
10th November Drawing from the Heart with Louise Watkins 
The theme Louise has chosen for this workshop is based around the mysterious Japanese aesthetic Wabi Sabi, The opulence of late Autumn is the perfect time for exploring this elusive and rich concept, …. the Japanese art of finding beauty in the natural passing of time.  See earlier blog for more details. 
The day runs from 9.30am - 5pm and includes tuition, life model, all art materials and equipment, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Cost £50.00 To book a place contact   HERE
These are comments after Louise's last workshop


Ashley Hanson,s Life Drawing Workshops in St Breward, Cornwall

Monday, 8 October 2012

Latest Workshop News and forthcoming workshops

To book a place for any of the workshops contact   HERE

....a time for observation - fantastic workshop at Honeycomb Studios




Laurie Steen's  inspirational workshop '...a time for observation'  was a brilliant and  informative day where students investigated working on different types of paper in graphite and charcoal and explored Laurie's particular methodology of treating  paper with gesso and using low odour paint thinner and safflower oil to change the nature of the line and for over drawing.  This intensive day included a series of drawings taken from leaves, branches and autumn flora and fauna, quick drawings, shadow drawings and very detailed macro drawings.  Laurie is also one of the teachers on the forthcoming  Drawing Weekend at DartmoorArts, 20th and 21st October.  We look forward to welcoming Laurie back early in 2013.

Life Drawing 15th October 2013
Our next Life drawing workshop at Honeycomb Studios is Monday 15th October 10am registration and coffee, the sessions runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.  This is untutored life drawing  is an opportunity for artists of all abilities to network and spend a morning drawing together.  We begin with a series of movement drawings and gradually build up the length of poses from a few seconds to about 20 minutes. Please bring your own materials and equipment. Cost £15

Drawing from the Heart Saturday 10th November 2012

We are delighted to welcome back Louise Watkins to Honeycomb Studios for another wonderful 'Drawing from the Heart'  Workshop. The theme Louise has chosen for the morning studies are based round the mysterious theme of the Japanese aesthetic Wabi Sabi, The opulence of late Autumn is the perfect time for exploring this elusive and rich concept, …. the Japanese art of finding beauty in the natural passing of time.
Cecil Collins … widely reputed to be one of the great drawing teachers of his time, taught that the 3 canons of drawing are: sensitivity, rhythm and vitality and these will be explored in depth throughout the day with drawings from the macro to the micro – landscape (weather permitting) to tiny details of seed pods and single grasses and flowers.

The afternoons session will follow through the themes from the morning and apply them to life drawing with lots of drawing to music and following through sequences of movement.

This intensive day is suitable for all levels and whether you are a practising artist or just beginning, you will leave feeling reinvigorated and energized. Ideal for developing your drawing skills, creative block or for enhancing your practise.

The day runs from 9.30am - 5pm and includes tuition, life model, all art materials and equipment, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Cost £50.00


Freedom in Painting Saturday December 1st 2013

By popular request Ashley Hanson is coming back to Honeycomb Studios to carry out a 'Freedom in Painting Workshop'  The concept of ‘Freedom in Painting’ is about exploring the possibilities of painting and going beyond your comfort zone, finding your own freedom in painting and making something that surprises you. The workshop will include using the language of colour, mark making, composition, and looking at space and abstraction to develop and push your painting further. Throughout the day Ashley will be hands on with demonstrations and both group and one to one expert tuition. Ashley specializes in oils; however you are free to work in either oils or acrylics, whatever you prefer.  Bring along a drawing, photograph or just an   idea to work from.   Ashley is an extremely popular Tutor with many students returning to his workshops time and time again.  Bring your own materials and equipment.

The day runs from 9.30 - 5pm and includes tuition, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Cost £45




Monday, 10 September 2012

Life Drawing and Workshop News for Autumnn

Join our regular untutored Life Drawing Workshop on Monday 17th September, registration and coffee 10am, session runs between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Please bring your own materials and equipment. £15.00
The workshop normally begins with 30 minutes of very short warm poses based on sequences of movement, followed by slightly longer poses.  The second half of the session consists of 3 or 4 longer poses. 
We look forward to welcoming new artists to this group, its a great opportunity to network and share information.

We have 3 exciting workshops planned for the Autumn.  I am delighted to announce that Louise Watkins will be back to do another Drawing from the Heart Workshop.  I am also pleased to welcome back Ashley Hanson with his popular Colour and Coast workshop.  Laurie Steen will also be carrying another Intuitive Drawing workshop.

Dates to be announced soon!

Monday, 9 July 2012

Country and Coast Exhibition at Gloss Gallery

I am exhibiting in the Country and Coast Exhibition at the Gloss Gallery in Exeter over the summer.  Hope you can make the Private View on 19th July. My sister,  Sue Crossfield will also be exhibiting her Ceramics and Mary Sumner and Ashley Hanson will also be exhibiting.



Show Opening: Thursday 19th July 6-9pm
Show Run: Friday 20th July-Saturday 15th September.


For more details follow the link below to the gallery website

Coast and Country Invite 

Coast and Country Invite June 2012 TOP


Official Sponsors: Gilbert Stephens Solicitors of Southernhay

Monday, 11 June 2012

Exhibition at Honeycomb Studios this wkd 23rd and 24th June

Drop in and enjoy the artwork with a glass of wine and some nibbles.  Artist exhibiting include Laurie Steen,  Elizabeth van der Beugel, Naomi Wright, Ashley Hanson, Mary Sumner, Heatherbell Barlow, Gill Mitchell, Ron Andrews, Patricia Chu, Rebecca Child, Sarah Taylor, John Ward, Simon Bor, Sara Bor, Diane Bailey



Monday, 4 June 2012

Drawing from the Heart, a few places left

Louise Watkins

Monday 18th June 10am - 4.30pm 

£50  includes tuition, morning working from a life model, refreshments and lunch.

Don't miss this great workshop with Louise Watkins a unique drawing experience.  

Take advantage of our offers. 
10% off if you have attended a workshop with us before. 
10% off for new students if you book before 
10th June 2012 
contact sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk

This day long workshop in drawing is suitable for all levels and is an opportunity to experiment, its a workshop day with a difference! The morning will focus on drawing from the life model. In the afternoon we will use a collection of flora and fauna from around the studio to draw a series of inspirational still life studies in rhythm with the seasons.

Here are some examples of work from recent worshops Louise has carried out entitled Everyone is an Artist 








Wednesday, 8 February 2012

2 day Painting Workshop

Colour and the Landscape with Ashley Hanson
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March 2012

We still have a few places left on our 2 day painting workshop with Ashley Hanson. Book now to be sure of a place
 Follow the journey from representation to abstraction with renowned colourist and landscape artist Ashley Hanson.  The first part of the course will be spent outside, working directly from the inspiring landscape around Honeycomb. The second part of the course will involve translating and transforming the studies imaginatively and creatively in the studio.  During the 2 days, Ashley will discuss and demonstrate colour, mark-making and composition and the possibilities in painting and introduce the work of several artists who have made their own very personal visions of the landscape.
Each day will run between 10am - 5pm with registration at 9.30am. Limited to 12 people per day. You are welcome to attend just one day or both days. Cost £65 for 2 days or £35 for 1 day.
Light lunch included! To book a place email Sara@honeycombanimation.co.uk