New Courses and The Big Draw!

 

Hello, I hope that you had a lovely Easter and that you have seen some sunshine between the snow flurries!   March marked one year on since I began teaching online. If you have been with me from the start of this journey or joined along the way, I would just like to say thanks to all the amazing people who have participated in a class, course, taken part in a workshop or demonstration and those who have signed up for private tuition by email or on zoom. It has been a roller coaster year, but I am fortunate to say that there has been a lot of good to go with all the bad. This past year has also shown me, again how important art and creativity is for our well-being, something I have always believed but have never seen so clearly in action before.   I have been busy planning future courses and events and have some very exciting news! This year I am excited to announce that I will be organising events as part in the Big Draw Festival with events running throughout the year. I will be putting together a program of workshops and courses including sketchbook making and nature journaling. More Details coming soon!

The Big Draw Festival is the world’s biggest celebration of drawing founded by the Big Draw; an Arts education charity, the main events take place across the globe every year from 1-31 October, The Festival is made up of a collection of thousands of creative events, activities, and workshops across the globe run by organisations big and small. The festival believes that ‘everyone can draw’. They also promote drawing as a universal language that has the power to change lives and unite people of any age, background, race, or religion from around the globe.

I have also been approached by Art Care to run a couple of workshops for NHS staff in May which I am very much looking forward to.

Tuesday Afternoon Art Class (Online) Tuesday Afternoons, 2pm – 4.00pm Classes Are Held on Zoom Summer Term: Part 1 27th April – 8th June (6 Weeks – No Class on 4th May) £50 For A Total Of 6 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.

Evening Courses Online – Organised by the Hurst Leisure Centre:

Chat and Sketch – ‘The Supper at Emmaus’ Tuesday 13th April 2021 2.30pm FREE (but booking required) Online workshop will be held on Zoom. This interactive session will start with a short talk introducing you to the painting ‘The Supper at Emmaus’ by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, there will then be an open discussion and time to ask questions about the artwork. Throughout the session there will be drawing exercises led by the tutor to help you explore the painting by creating your own sketches. This will be a friendly and informal event where you can chat about art as you enjoy sketching together. If you would like to show your drawings at the end of the session, there will be time to do this although there is no pressure to do so. The session will last approximately one and a half hours. Book your free place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bethany-milam

Painting with Watercolours Monday Evenings, 7pm – 9pm Classes Are Held on Zoom Upcoming course starting dates:   19th April – 24th May 2021 (No class 3rd May bank holiday)   7th June - 5th July 2021   5 weeks course Contact aded@hurst.hants.sch.uk or TEL: 01189811611 to book. (your first course with the Hurst is FREE for Hampshire residents - please enquire when booking for T&Cs)

Painting with Acrylics Wednesday Evenings, 7pm – 9pm Classes Are Held on Zoom 21st April – 19th May 2021 5 Week Course Contact aded@hurst.hants.sch.uk or TEL: 01189811611 to book. (your first course with the Hurst is FREE for Hampshire residents - please enquire when booking for T&Cs)

Next half term the Drawing and Painting Portraits will be back on Wednesdays starting from the 9th June.   There will also be more upcoming workshops ready to book soon.

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.