
Nocturnes: Landscapes in Oil
Starts 7 Nov 2025 | 3 weeks | Full days
Tutor - Catherine Knight
Fridays, 10am - 3pm | 3 weeks
Starts Friday 7 November 2025
Join Catherine Knight in exploring the half-lit world of nocturnes. Moonlit landscapes, streetlights, the glow of windows as you walk past them at dusk. This course will explore how to depict the magical in-between times in oil paint using inspiration from historical artists such as James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Edvard Munch, Edward Hopper as well as contemporary artist Heidrun Rathgeb.
We will explore layering of colour, various methods of paint application and limited palettes. Suitable for all abilities.
All materials provided, though we recommend bringing your own brushes if you have them. Please wear clothes suitable for a painty studio environment and bring a bag or portfolio suitable for taking wet work home with you after the sessions.
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