Wee Dauner

Now…

Date: 4th of December 2021 Time: 10am-12

Location: TBC

Next….

Date: 8th of January 2022 Time: 10am-12

Location: Pollok House

Lets explore the rivers, walkways, bridges, castles, lilypads, coasts and trees closest to us in central Scotland. We are lucky to be surrounded by inspirational and unique scenery to help us as we start our creative adventure with Odd trod arts.

The wee dauner can be a way get to know artists in your area, return to some botanical studies, observe, sketch and connect with others.

As with all the odd trod adventures we start with exploring the landscape, doing rubbings, studies,collecting some stones or shells, mindfullness. Being familiar with the surroundings is a key into a successful artwork.

As a group we will discuss the materials in your plein air kit, your easel and the rest of your materials, how to use them and when. As a group we can look at the light where it hits, identifying shadows a composition and building confidence in yourself as an artist. Ill be working closely with the group, ( you might not need me!) guiding you and helping find a composition.

This is an introduction to making marks in plein air, in nature and so would be suited to beginners or someone taking a gentle return to mark making. I want you to enjoy your time in nature and share that with the group, talk about what you like what you want to improve, this is your artwork to take home!

This is your chance to dip your toe in and try something new or a chance to renew your connection with art and nature.

I follow up sessions with online peer to peer support and you can opt in for a online tutorial. I want to build a community of odd trodders to share and support each other in their art adventure!

All materials included. Call to register your interest and book up.

For 2 hours tuition £57 p.p

Wee Wander

Now….Ettrick Bay, Isle of Bute

Date: 19th of February 2020 Time: 9am- 6pm

Location:

Next….

Date: TBC

Location: TBC

Lets escape! A full day to explore the coves, remote paths, wildlife, historic sites, viewpoints, coasts and trees within reach of us in central Scotland. We are lucky to be surrounded by inspirational and unique scenery to help us as we continue our creative adventure with Odd trod arts.

The wee wander is a chance to immerse yourself in the creative process on location and return feeling revived renewed with studies, observations, painting and connected with others and nature.

As with all the odd trod adventures we start with exploring the landscape, doing rubbings, studies,collecting some stones or shells, mindfullness. Being familiar with the surroundings is a key into a successful artwork. As a group we will discuss the materials in your plein air kit, your easel and the rest of your materials, how to use them and when. As a group we can look at the light where it hits, identifying shadows a composition and building confidence in yourself as an artist. Ill be working closely with the group, ( you might not need me!) guiding you and helping find a composition.

This is an indepth look at how we make marks and how to get the most out of the creative process. I want you to enjoy your time in nature and share that with the group, talk about what you like what you want to improve, this is your artwork to take home and you can direct your art adventure.

We will enjoy opportunities to build on mark making with quick oil painting line drawings from nature. Looking at mixing colours, what brushes or palete knives you can use and what affects you can achieve. After lunch, which is usually provided by Odd trod but due to covid, we recommend a pack lunch/snacks drinks or a the local hotel characterful pub. We will continue to layer up on top of your line drawing and discussing shading. By the closing of our day you should have group of very interesting drawings studies and painting that we can all feedback and help each other with, as well as meet wonderful new friends!

All materials included. We will be using pencil, charcoal, ink and oil painting. You should bring along waterproofs as the scottish weather is very unpredictable.

I follow up sessions with online peer to peer support and you can opt in for a online tutorial. I want to build a community of odd trodders to share and support each other in their art adventure!

I want to give people confidence we have invested in separate plein air kits and materials for each artists and these are cleaned between adventures. There is also the option to purchase your take home kit.

Call to chat about any of or adventures or register interest with our form at the top of the page. For 8 hours tuition £210 p.p

Date	Location	Availability
4/12	TBC- Wee Dauner	Spaces
8/22	Pollok House	Spaces
19/2	Ettrick Bay, Isle of Bute	Spaces
5/3	Culross palace and village, Firth of Forth	Spaces
19/3	TBC- Wee Dauner	Spaces
8/4	TBC- Odd Trodder	Spaces