MICHAEL KLEIN 2024
This workshop will start at 9am each morning and finish at 4pm - with a 1 hour lunch break.
The location of this workshop will be: Craven Hall, Sackville Street, Skipton, BD23 2PB, England. This is a short drive from the Rosemary & Co Workshop.
Medium: Oil
Number of students: Maximum 16
Experience: All levels
Language: English
Click here for the materials list.
Included in this workshop is 5 days tuition, all your lunches, easels, paper towels, gloves, two evening meals and the demonstration evening. This price also includes 20% VAT. Non-painting partners are welcome at no extra fee, though if they’d like food etc then there may be a small charge.
Needless to say, you can purchase many things from our HQ including the brushes Jeff uses, the paints, mineral spirits and more…just let us know well in advance. If you would like to borrow an easel, we can arrange that for you. However, if you do have your own pochade or travel easel, please bring it - and let us know.
We will send out a materials list 1 month before the workshop itself. We do this as things can change with the teachers required supplies and this way it saves any confusion or buying twice.
Five-Day Painting Workshop
Michael Klein’s forthcoming five-day painting workshop is an immersive course that aims to explore a range of techniques and concepts central to his way of thinking, providing students with both a theoretical foundation and hands-on experience.
On the first day, participants will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of color theory. This will provide the backdrop for understanding the practical application of mixing colors. They will also delve into the intricacies of navigating color space on their palettes. The day will be filled with demonstrations using materials sourced from the garden, allowing for inspiration to occur that is directly connected to nature. Students will have the opportunity for continuous Q&A sessions throughout the day, ensuring no question goes unanswered.
Day two shifts the focus to the art of the block-in. Participants will learn the skill of breaking down the picture plane into two-dimensional shapes, exploring the distinction between painting in two-dimensional shapes versus the more subtle act of painting the form. The day will be filled with exercises, encouraging students to utilize any monochrome dry media, enhancing their grasp of the day's concepts.
The midpoint of the workshop, day three, invites students to dive into floral painting. The morning will be marked by a three-hour demonstration by Michael, offering students insights into capturing the essence of flowers. Key foundational principles, such as the creation of an underpainting using vibrant colors, will be explored. The afternoon promises to be equally engaging, allowing students to apply the morning’s information through guided learning on their own setups.
The fourth day continues deeper into the nuances of painting, focusing on detailing and exploring composition. The participants will continue to watch the demonstration as Michael works up specific areas in the painting, enriching our understanding of rendering form and the subtle art of manipulating paint. Everyone will also have opportunities to apply these learnings, refining their technique and enhancing their individual styles in the afternoon session.
The workshop concludes on day five, this final day is dedicated to "perfecting" the painting. Students will be introduced to techniques for rendering minute forms, as well as the concept of glazing to achieve the desired atmospheric effects. The day will not just be about techniques; there will also be in-depth discussions on various painting mediums, substrates, and materials used throughout the workshop demonstrations.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE.
THREE PAYMENTS OF £550. THE FIRST SECURES YOUR PLACE AND IS YOUR DEPOSIT. THE SECOND IS DUE 3 MONTHS LATER, AND THE THIRD THREE MONTHS LATER. MAKE SURE YOU USE YOUR NAME, THE WORKSHOP NAME AND THE PAYMENT NO. AS YOUR REFERENCE.
EXAMPLE: JACKSON HEIN 1> MY SURNAME, JEFF HEIN’S SURNAME AND PAYMENT NO. 1
You will need to organise your own accommodation (we can help you!) and you will need to organise your own travel arrangements. If you are flying from outside of the UK, you should try and fly into either Manchester (if flying outside the EU) or into Leeds/Bradford Airport if within the EU. I can arrange for a taxi to pick you up (From Manchester, 1.5 hour is around £105 one way, from Leeds/Bradford, 45 minutes is around £55 one way). If you would like me to arrange these transfers, just ask. We have 8 rooms at our Rosemary & Co accommodation. This always sells first, and it is first-come, first served.
Full payment is needed for the accommodation. For prices, and to book a space onsite, please let me know after you have signed up. I will then put you in contact with Janine. You must sign up for the workshop before we can confirm any on-site accommodation queries. We recommend if you are flying long haul, you come in a couple of days earlier and stay a day or so later so you can rest and not feel rushed.
You can see all of our Terms and Conditions and the Code of Conduct here. Please familiarise yourself with this before signing up.
