Painting Fabric (Live Model), Saturday 3rd April, 2027.
Painting Fabric (Live Model), Saturday 3rd April, 2027.
Whilst life drawing classes are regularly accessible, there are few opportunities to practice figure painting from a clothed model. Fabrics are fascinating to paint and this workshop will focus on how to paint clothes from reference to a live model.
Fabrics feature heavily in Richard’s work and he will guide you through his approach to rendering clothing in a realistic yet expressive way.
Previous experience with oil painting is recommended for this workshop as it is a little more advanced.
What will I learn?
How to paint the natural folds and contours of fabric on the human figure.
Colour mixing (skin tones and fabrics).
How to paint simple patterned fabric.
Materials List
Oil Paints and sundries can be purchased via my Storefront via the link below
https://www.artsupplies.co.uk/creators/richardkitson
All Attendees must provide their own brushes and rags.
Brushes Richard recommends
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/wishlist/shared/index/code/sjalav6MhouBW1hbf4gmj8NupwHCTohk/categoryld/1721736588854_854/
A3 oil painting paper, easels and drawing boards are provided. You are welcome to bring a canvas or board if you prefer.
Please bring your lunch! There is a fridge that you can store your food and drinks.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the day.
Richard can provide for a surcharge of £10 (let us know at the time of booking):
Oil paint
Palette
Glass jars
Solvent Medium/Brush Cleaner
A2 oil painting paper
Testimonial:“Not only did I learn loads but I had lots of fun as well. Richard is an amazing artist and it felt like he really wanted to help you be your best artist. I came away from the workshop with new skills, great art and a new confidence in myself.” Laura Horrocks-Barlow
Your Tutor
Richard Kitson studied at the University of Leeds and holds a master’s degree in fine art from Leeds Arts University. Richard completed his PGCE in 2014 and has ten years teaching experience in formal education. Richard’s work has been featured in selected group exhibitions including the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery (2025), the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (2020, 2023, 2025), Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize (2011) and Figurative Art Now (2021). Richard has exhibited solo shows in the UK and internationally and was a participant in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year in 2018. His work hangs in various public and private collections. Richard delivers workshops and demonstrations to venues across the north of England and is the portrait painting tutor at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.
Location: St John’s Community Centre, Church Street, Penistone, S36 6AR. Venue website https://penistonetowncouncil.gov.uk/st-johns-community-centre/
Parking: There is ample free parking at the venue. If the car park is full there are free parking spaces on Shrewsbury Road next to the church.
Public Transport: Penistone train station is a 6 minute walk to the venue. Penistone is also served by bus services, see Travel South Yorkshire for details https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/
Materials: See above.
Lunch: Refreshments are provided but please bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, there are a range of shops and cafés in the vicinity of the venue with excellent food, please ask for recommendations.
Age: Suitable for anyone of 16 years of age and upwards.
How many students will there be? There is a maximum of 10 participants and the tutor will customise the course according to your individual needs.
What to bring: Please wear any clothes that you are happy to get paint on. Please bring your own apron.
Additional info: Once you have booked your place you will receive an email confirmation. Please contact us via the Contact page, if you need further support.
Cancelation Policy: If you cancel more than 14 days before a course starts, your full fee will be refunded. If you cancel under 14 days before the start date we cannot refund any of the fee.