"Art is not what you see,
but what you make others see" Edgar Degas
Art Classes and Creative workshops
Join our art classes and learn to draw and paint, explore different mediums and find your own style. Classes are taught by Janette Ralph who is a professional painter and qualified teacher.
All classes are held in Medhurst Hall, Sussex Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0JX
Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm
Tutor: Janette Ralph and sometimes guest artists.
To see Janette's personal work visit www.janetteralph.co.uk
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
​3 weeks
Once a week - Wednesday 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
August 17th - August 31st 2022
1.00 - 3.00 pm
Open to all adults
Three fun workshops to enjoy this summer. Each is designed to develop your creativity and artistic skills. We will be exploring large format drawing, plus acrylic painting and collage.
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MATERIALS
Art materials will be provided.
£18.00 Single Class
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
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CREATIVE ART CLASSES
Once a week - Wednesday 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
September 14th - October 19th
( Half Term closed )
November 2nd - November 23rd 2022
1.00 - 3.00 pm
Open to all adults
Some drawing and painting experience is preferred
but not necessary
This course introduces the practical and creative ways of learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting. It aims to provide a sound foundation of creative techniques from which a student can develop their style and potential. We will explore different drawing mediums and acrylic painting. Experiment with composition, tone and colour, as well as observation, scale and materials, these will include pencil, pen, pastel charcoal and paint.​ Each lesson is divided into two workshops. The first will be a group task to address practical skills and understanding of how to see and draw. The second uses what has been learnt, whether it is drawing a still life or working on an individual project.
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MATERIALS
Some materials will be provided for the classes. Please bring your own drawing and coloured pencils. It would be also great to have a sketchbook too. Advice on equipment required will be given at the start of the course.
£150.00
10 weeks
Drop In pay on the day £18.00
CHRISTMAS WREATH CLASSES
Wednesday 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
December 14th 2022
1.00 - 3.00 pm
Open to all adults
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Create your own Christmas wreath for your door or home. Bring in some festive cheer with this step by step guide to wreath building.
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MATERIALS
A 300 mm wreath ring, moss and foliage will be provided. If you want to add finishing touches with your own foliage bring it with you on the day.
BOOKINGS OPEN
SEPTEMBER 2022
DRAWING CLASSES
8 weeks
Starts January 2023
Beginners and Improvers
BOOKINGS OPEN
SEPTEMBER 2022
£120.00 8 weeks
Drop In pay on the day £18.00
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Flexible booking available contact
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This course introduces the practical ways of learning the fundamentals of drawing. It aims to provide a sound foundation of drawing techniques from which a student can develop their style and potential. We will explore different drawing mediums, looking at tone and colour, as well as observation, scale and materials, these will include pencil, pen, pastel and charcoal.
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Each lesson is divided into two workshops. The first will be a group task to address practical skills and understanding of how to see and draw. The second utilises what has been learnt, whether it is drawing a still life or working on an individual project.
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MATERIALS
Some materials will be provided for the classes.
Please bring your own drawing and coloured pencils. It would also be great to have a sketchbook too. Advice on equipment required will be given at the start of the course.
Medhurst Hall
The Facilities
Medhurst Hall is part of Wickham Hall community centre. It has been totally renovated providing a light and airy space ideal for art classes. It has its own kitchen and toilets for sole use of the classes held there. The hall provides a great space for many different classes and is a valued social hub for the local community.
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Medhurst Hall Sussex Road West WickHam Kent BR4 0JX. www.wickhamhall.org.uk
Parking
There is no parking at the hall and Sussex Road is narrow with residential parked cars.
There is plenty of car parks in West Wickham which are within walking distance.
There is wheelchair access.
Flexible booking
If you want to join us, but can't do all the classes,
we are happy for you to pre-pay for the classes you can attend if it's 4 or more.
If this suits you email hello@janetteralph.co.uk to arrange booking and payment.
Some courses allow "drop ins" with a pay on the door option, this will cost little more
per session to cover equipment needed on the day.
Late Bookings
We are happy to accept late bookings if there are places available.
Some courses allow "drop ins" with a pay on the door option.
PLEASE CONTACT US if you would like to start a course mid term. We can arrange the correct payment to be made directly. Email hello@janetteralph.co.uk
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Refunds
Refunds will only be given on cancellation before the first two weeks of the course has been completed, or under exceptional circumstances.
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Pay as you go
You can attend any course with available spaces as a 'DROP IN' student. Turn up on the day and pay when you arrive, you'll pay a little bit more per session to cover equipment needed on the day.
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Need more information?
Art Courses email hello@janetteralph.co.uk
Wickham Hall Community Centre email admin@wickhamhall.org.uk
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Where to find us
Medhurst Hall, Wickham Hall Community Centre,
Sussex Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0JX