Rembrandt Master Copy "Woman Bathing in a Stream". Saturday 4th July.
Rembrandt Master Copy "Woman Bathing in a Stream". Saturday 4th July.
Learn the techniques of Rembrandt in this Master Copy workshop.
Rembrandt is one of Richard Kitson’s key influences so this is a great opportunity to learn from his years of observing the masters work and wider research into his life.
What will I learn?
Rembrandt’s colour pallet.
How to approach underpainting onto a coloured ground.
How to build upon the underpainting with thicker paint and mark making.
How to create a sense of light and shade (chiaroscuro).
You will begin by making a drawing of the subject before developing it with an underpainting on a 40 × 30cm linen board. Richard will work with you step by step, slowly building the painting utilising his practiced experimentations into Rembrandt’s painting methods.
Experience painting like the masters!
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.
Additional Information
Location and Access: Richard Kitson Fine Art, Room 16, 2 Eastgate, Barnsley, S70 2EP. Please note that Richard’s studio is up two flights of stairs with no lift access.
Where to meet: Please arrive at the studio at 9.50 for a 10am start. This workshop ends no later than 4pm.
Parking: There is parking near to the studio on County Way and Regent Street.
Public Transport: Richard’s studio is conveniently located just a short walk from the main train and bus terminals.
Materials: All materials and equipment are provided. A materials list will be sent out incase you wish to purchase any materials.
Lunch: Refreshments are provided but please bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, there are a range of cafés in the vicinity of the venue with excellent food, please ask for recommendations.
Age: Suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards.
How many students will there be? There is a maximum of 6 participants and the tutor will customise the course according to your individual needs.
What to bring: Please wear old clothes that you are happy to get paint on.
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. Unfortunately, if you cancel under 14 days before the start date we cannot refund any of the fee.