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2008  Programme

Weekend Course at the Studio

April 4th - 7th
Spend an unforgettable weekend with Roy at his studio and home.

Once or twice a year a handful of artists grab an exclusive opportunity to join Roy at his studio and home for a whole weekend. We are repeatedly complimented on the format of the course, which people find very enjoyable as well as stimulating. The balanced mix of group and one-to-one tuition, and practical sessions is tailored to your needs and ability and designed to develop your skills.

The general interaction with like-minded people is always a bonus.With a maximum of eight artists, there is lots of individual attention from Roy. Those with a particular interest in wildlife have opportunities to experience for themselves ways of overcoming some of the problems of working with “moving” subjects and learn techniques for depicting them.

To all this is added good company, really good food, and delightful surroundings; making it a very special weekend indeed. 

The weekend runs from Friday afternoon through to Monday lunchtime and covers a wide range of topics. Roy tailors the course to meet the requirements of the group but there is time for one-to-one tuition as well. It is helpful if you can bring one or two of your recent paintings with you.

You will learn how to paint subjects that move - how to makes eyes ‘live’. You will gain information about materials; various media, canvas, paper, brushes, knives etc. Roy makes ‘boring’ subjects like “Composition”  “Tone and Colour” and “Recession” seem interesting and has a wealth of knowledge you can tap into on subjects like   “Framing and Mounting”  “Doing things the easy way” “Viewing your work objectively”  “Making the most of your talent”.

Why not e-mail or telephone and we will send you fuller details.

Acrylics Workshop 'Painting Wildlife'     

April 13th                                                                                          Watershed Studio, St.Clere's Hall Lane, St.Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8RX

This intensive day (10am - 5pm) will see Roy helping you to complete a small picture, working from a photograph he will provide. As well as teaching you many of his techniques for portraying animals, it will enable you to learn more about using acrylics successfully. Roy will also explore how to sketch things on the move and discuss how to get good research material.

A prepared board and acrylic paint will be provided. We will be served a home-cooked farmhouse lunch - served either in the conservatory or on the terrace depending on the weather. Home-make cake turns up in the afternoon and tea and coffee are on tap all day.

Book directly with Watershed Studio; Allison Bond on 01255 820466. The studio is on the family-run farm, so you may have to leave a message - or e-mail; allison@watershedstudio.co.uk.

23rd Annual Open Weekend

Friday  November 28th - Sunday  November 30th 2008
11am to 5.30pm each day

 It has become something of a tradition that for three days each November Roy invites friends, clients, students and anyone with an interest in art or in wildlife to meet him at his studio/gallery and home. Here they are able to enjoy his most recent work exhibited in a much more informal atmosphere than at the commercial galleries where it would more usually be on show. They can also enjoy the opportunity to talk to the artist himself about his paintings and the techniques he uses to produce them.

Roy’s first ‘Open Studio’ was in 1986, soon after he had given up a successful career to become a full time artist, so this will be the 23rd such weekend.

Entry is free and, whilst there are prints and cards available as well as original paintings, there is absolutely no pressure to purchase anything! 

Video/DVD

Roy Chaffin's 'Brush with the Wild'.
The first of Roy’s long-awaited series of teaching videos (also available as DVDs) is called “A Brush with the Wild”, and each programme is divided into sections.

Volume One includes; ‘Chapters’ on
‘Painting in Layers’, ‘Choosing and Using Brushes’ and ‘Painting Fur’
It is nearly 2 hours long stuffed full with Roy’s tips and hints and although based around the painting of a snow leopard, most of the information given can be applied to any subject. (Except perhaps painting fur!)

Useful to all artists - the brushes section for example covers all media including watercolour - it will most interest those working in acrylics or oils.

The video or DVD retails at £29.99. Orders can be placed through the studio where the same price includes post and packing. They will also be on sale at the Open Weekend detailed above. We accept Visa and Mastercard as well as cheques!

 

Demonstrations

Amongst many commitments Roy expects to be demonstrating/lecturing at 

Patchings Art, Craft and Design Festival

June 5th - 8th 2008 

Patchings Art Centre, Patchings Farm, Oxton Road, Calverton, Notts NG14 6NU

Contact Patchings for full details of the event; 

e-mail; vistfest@patchingsartcentre.co.uk    

Telephone; 0115 965 3479

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To contact Roy Chaffin Studios:-

E-mail:- roy@roychaffin.com

or

Telephone:- +44 (0)1923 225618

or
:- Roy Chaffin Studios, 10 Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Herts. WD17 4RS, UK