Newsletter January 2021

 

Happy New Year! Welcome to my first Newsletter of 2021. It has been a cold start to the year but there was a flurry of garden birds out this morning including this little blue tit foraging on the rhododendron.

I have a number of classes, courses, workshops and tuition opportunities for you to enjoy this coming term. So if you are looking for a little escape, why not enjoy two hours of relaxing, creative, fun.  All abilities, all ages welcome. Come along, online, and enjoy drawing and painting along with me from the comfort of your own home.

Tuesday Afternoon Art Class (Online) Tuesday Afternoons, 2pm – 4.00pm Classes Are Held on Zoom   Spring Term: Part 1 19th January – 23rd February (6 Weeks) £50 For A Total Of 6 Class Sessions.   Spring Term: Part 2 2nd March – 30th March (5 Weeks) £42 For A Total Of 5 Class Sessions.   A fun weekly class exploring drawing and painting techniques with demonstrations and tuition from artist and tutor Bethany Milam. At the end of each session there will be an optional extra 15mins for one-to-one feedback to be given. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. These Live lessons will be held on zoom. You will receive emails each week with reference photos and materials lists, you will also have access to an online file containing lesson notes, reference images, materials lists and extra topic information. You will have access to a closed Facebook group to interact with other students. Contact Bethany Y Milam to Book this class. Payment is through PayPal invoice, from which you can pay by card, you do not need a PayPal account if you don't have one. Instructions on joining this online class will be given when you book and if you require any help just let me know.

Email me to Book the Tuesday Afternoon Art Class.

One to One Tuition on Zoom/Skype   You can book one to one lessons with me that can be held on either Zoom or Skype. These sessions are tailored to suit the level, pace and interests of each individual. I can cover a range of subjects and media to suit you. If you would like weekly, occasional or one-off tuition via Skype or Zoom then do get in contact.     Contact Bethany Y Milam to Book a Lesson.

One to One Tuition by Email   I am offering limited spaces for bespoke one to one tuition via email Here is how it works: Each week, (between Wednesday – Friday) you can email photos of up to three artworks that you want some feedback on (please send them all in one email), you can also ask questions or describe problems you have encountered or let me know what you would like to improve. I will give you feedback on your artworks, giving suggestions for improvements and advice. I will also send you individualised drawing/painting exercises and activity suggestions as well as occasional extra resources and relevant links. You will receive this between Friday and Monday via email. I will be charging £52.00 for five weeks of tuition which can be paid via PayPal. To book your place contact me ASAP as spaces for this opportunity are limited.  Contact Bethany Y Milam to Book.

Evening Courses Online – Organised by the Hurst Leisure Centre:

Painting with Watercolours Monday Evenings, 7pm – 9pm Classes Are Held on Zoom   Spring Term: Part 1 11th January – 8th February  5 Week Course Spring Term: Part 2 22nd February – 22nd March 5 Week Course Contact aded@hurst.hants.sch.uk or TEL: 01189811611 to book.

Drawing and Painting Animals Wednesday Evenings, 7pm – 9pm Classes Are Held on Zoom 13th January - 10th February 5 Week Course Contact aded@hurst.hants.sch.uk or TEL: 01189811611 to book.

Painting with Acrylics Wednesday Evenings, 7pm – 9pm Classes Are Held on Zoom 24th February – 24th March 5 Week Course Contact aded@hurst.hants.sch.uk or TEL: 01189811611 to book.

Workshops and Demonstrations I haven't managed to get the workshops set up on ticketsource yet, but watch this space as I have plenty of fantastic subjects coming up! Polar Bear Family in Acrylic Paint 23rd January, 3pm - 5pm Chinese Style Painting 12th February 7pm - 9pm  Cute Harvest Mice in Coloured Pencil 14th February , 3pm - 5pm Ballerina in Pastels 20th February, 3pm - 5pm And More! (Dates/times to be confirmed. These will be available to book on Ticketsource soon.)

I continue to take commissions and am pleased to share with you one of the very special commissioned artworks I created last year, from Japanese train tickets.

And lastly a big thank you to you all, for all your support this last year. Keep painting! Bethany x