Emerson College
Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom
This weekend we will explore, through myth, our connection to Nature and where disrespect and insatiable desire might lead us; guided by Stella Kassimati and Giovanna Conforto.
Emerson College
Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Discover the classical art of silverpoint with Dr David Cranswick. Silverpoint, along with copper point and gold point, was the main tool for drawing from the 14th century onwards until the development of graphite in the early 19th century. Drawing with metal point is a very different technique to drawing with graphite pencil, it gives ...
Emerson College
Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom
with Daniel Docherty and Natasha Mann. (http://www.natasha-mann.com) The first two days of this course will focus on the construction of a number of beautiful Moroccan patterns using the traditional geometers' tools of compass and straightedge. Daniel Docherty will lead these classes in a gently guided, step-by-step manner suitable for both beginners and experienced alike. ...
Emerson College
Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom
with Daniel Docherty (and guests) Come and join us on this practical journey of discovery as we travel half way around the globe to source the finest examples of Islamic Geometric Pattern; Persia, Turkey, Syria, India, and Moorish Morocco and Al-Andalus will feature in our travels. The genius of the craftsmen geometers from the Islamic Golden Age has ...
Emerson College
Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Incorporating exercises on the ancient colour palette with David Cranswick PhD (artist in residence at the Renaissance Art Studio, Cowdray House) Learn the alchemy and processes involved in making your own set of watercolour and gouache paints. The roots, berries and minerals that we will be precipitating, grinding and binding, all have layered correspondences that link ...