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      February Holiday           Children's Art                    Courses 2023                  Courses 2023:

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February Art School
ZOO ANIMALS
Great & SMALL

13th - 15th February
​10- 4pm

​One day drawing at the zoo and 2 days painting, printing and making sculptures from recycled materials in the studio. 
(children 7 - 14)
COST £120
All materials provided
4 places remaining
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Please contact
damian.callan@gmail.com
to book a place
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Art for Teenagers
WORKING FIGURES
16th & 17th February

Two day workshop working from the model on 'worker' themes using charcoal, pastel, ink, pencil and oil bar.
(12 - 17 years)

COST £90
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All materials provided
now booking
​Please contact
damian.callan@gmail.com
to book a place
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Art For Teenagers
MONDAYS 4 30 - 6 30
9th Jan - 6th Feb

For young people (12 - 17 years) who would like to develop their artwork in a studio with a practising artist.
The first 5 week theme is MUSIC! and will involve still life drawing and painting, working with a musician model as well as a visit to draw at the theatre.

COST £15
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per session
All materials provided
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​​Please contact
damian.callan@gmail.com
to book a place
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON
ART CLUB
​Fridays 2 - 4pm
​13th Jan - 24th March

Drawing on location in different parts ofthe city including Gorgie City Farm, the museum and the canal.
You will be introduced to a variety of materials and techniques.
​For children 7 - 14 years

COST £50
for 5 sessions
All materials provided

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EASTER HOLIDAY COURSES 2023:
Children's course (7 - 14 years) 10th - 13th April
Art For Teenagers (12 - 17 years) 14th April 
Themes to be confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions :
Does my child need to be good at art ? I believe that most children can be good at art - they just need to given a range of things to try and plenty of encouragement. Generally we draw something in front of us - at the museum,  for example, and then work from these drawings to make prints, paintings and sculptures. I always demonstrate different ways of drawing as well as the other techniques and encourage the children to work quickly. Usually they succeed without having thought about it.
What ages are the children in the class ? Generally from 7 - 14 years, but occasionally there is a  keen 6 year old or an equally keen 16 year old. The range of ages is a good factor - the younger children admire the older ones' skill and the older ones admire the youngsters' spirit.
Where are the classes held ? The locations include the museum, Gorgie Farm, the zoo and Deep Sea World. The studio work is done at WASPS Artists' Studios, Dalry, near Haymarket Station.
What should they bring ? Everything is provided, except a packed lunch. Old clothes for messy studio work are advisable.
How big are the classes ? Usually up to 15 children - I am assisted by an experienced and talented teacher.

Summer Art School  July2016 - ZOOMANIA! course finished:

Drawing animals at the zoo and painting them in the studio as well as making linocut prints and sculptures from recycled materials.  Sketches were bound together into a handmade  artist's book. 

Easter Art School - ANIMAL MASKS 29th March - 1st April, course now finished

 SEPTEMBER 2015 SATURDAY ART CLUB animals and art       

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Saturday Mornings 10 - 1

Drawing on location (including Gorgie Farm, Museum, Deep Sea World), then painting, printmaking and sculpting in the studio at WASPS, Dalry. 


FIRST BLOCK - Farm Animals - completed see below.
SECOND BLOCK - African Animals:


FARM ANIMALS BLOCK COMPLETED :The drawings made at Gorgie Farm 3 weeks ago reached a conclusion today in sculptures of, among other things..., a sleeping sow, a spotted goat and a golden chicken. Next African Animals! 

ARTISTS' PETS Summer Art School  July 2015

Drawing animals at the museum and at a farm as well as having pets come to the studio to have their portraits done.
'This was the best week of my life' - young artist participant

Easter Art School 2015 FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. BIG BIRDS AND LITTLE BIRDS

 A day at the zoo, a morning at the museum and 2 days in the studio - images of work in progress and finished pieces :
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