We’re so looking forward to seeing you!
We’re so looking forward to seeing you!
Welcome Artists!
We're really looking forward to getting started with the Introduction to Art course, and hope you are too! Here is some final information for you, so you know what to expect and what to bring.
The classes will take place at Chipstead Cricket Club. You can find directions here. The entrance is off High Road (same entrance as Chipstead FC).
You can park for free in the car park to the right as you enter. We are in the wooden building overlooking the cricket green. We will have our Art For Life banner out and doors open 10 minutes before your class starts.
The Tutors
Your tutor is our Head Tutor Louise, and Louisa/Lindsay will be there to help out regularly as well.
You can find out a bit more about us all here.
Everyone attends for different reasons, but you're all on a journey and we’re there to help each person make progress. Please don't hesitate to ask for help, and let us know if you don't understand something - there’s no such thing as a silly question! And everyone will be new, so please don't feel anxious about your first class - everyone's very friendly and we are there to help you enjoy yourself as well as learn!
The Curriculum & Term Dates
You can find a copy of the course outline below.
Start date: Wednesday 25th September for 5 weeks. 2-4.30pm.
You will also have access to our 'Student Hub’ once you start. The password is LoveArt. There you will also find a list of term dates for each class, and other useful information. In addition we have a Student Gallery that we update each week so you can see the work from the artists across all of our classes.
Also in the Students’ Hub, you will find a link to our store where you can buy some branded Art For Life goodies! We highly recommend the ‘Artisan Apron’ (found under Accessories) for £22.99.
Please note - we take photos for our website and social media pages to share what we’re doing. Please let us know beforehand if you’d rather not be included.
Materials, Course Notes & Other Information
All of the art materials and paper you’ll need in class are included in the cost of the course. This will include a selection of pencils, erasers, rulers, scissors and sharpeners for you to share, but you're very welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please make sure you label your own belongings so we know who to return them to if you leave something behind by mistake.
You're also welcome to bring a sketch book (up to A4 size) in which to make notes and sketch out or plan your artwork. We'll have some for sale at the class for £8 (cash only) should you wish to buy one.
Every week, we will have for sale a selection of art materials relating to each week’s project should you wish to buy any pencils, paints or accessories for use at home. Cash or bank transfer only please.
(Please note - you don't need to buy anything! It just saves you taking a trip to the shops and wondering what to choose, as we have tried and tested lots of products over the years and know what is worth the money and what isn’t!)
Over the course of the 5 weeks you will receive lots of useful information sheets to take away with you. These will be a handy reminder of what we covered in each class and something for you to refer back to as your art journey continues.
Some students like to bring their own reusable mugs, but we have plenty you can use (which we kindly ask you to pop in the dishwasher before you leave). We will have lots of biscuits (the chocolate type!), but do feel free to bring your own snack if you prefer.
Additional Activities
In addition to our courses, we run occasional art evenings, workshops and free social events like Plein Air painting or Gallery visits. You can find these here or on our social media pages, and we let you know about them via email too.
Do let us know if you have any questions, otherwise we we look forward to seeing you soon!