Mastering oils:
paint a portrait with liv
Dates: xxxxx
Immerse yourself in the world of oil painting in this intensive, yet welcoming, four-week course. Hosted in an authentic artist's studio on a serene East London City Farm, this masterclass is designed for complete beginners and those seeking a comprehensive refresher in oils. Whilst the traditional techniques will be covered, complete with life models, you will also learn how to paint in contemporary styles and find your own unique artistic voice.
Doors open on xxx
Professional Artist: With a ten-year career as an exhibiting artist, showcasing work from the Royal Academy in London to the Museum of Goa in India, alongside notable artists such as Andy Warhol, Peter Blake, Maggie Hambling, and Gavin Turk, you’re in good hands.
A Mindful Art Guide: With over ten years’ experience guiding individuals and groups through art experiences that promote mindfulness and creativity.
Workshop Experience: Conducted online and in-person workshops for esteemed companies such as Google DeepMind and Sylvera Carbon, as well as for private groups and festivals.
Expertise in Psychology and Art Therapy: Georgie has extensive knowledge and training in psychology, mental health, and art therapy, integrating these disciplines into art facilitation.
Passion for Accessibility: Dedicated to making art accessible to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, fostering creativity and personal growth.
About your Host - LIv crane
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We start with a stroll past the pigs and hidden gardens of the farm, engaging in fun creative exercises that will help you open up your senses, let go of control and tap into intuition.
We explore expressive mark-making, drawing with eyes closed, sketching sounds and opening up into different brainwave states conducive to art-making.
I give a sprinkling of neuroscience, read a poem and then we head back to the studio.
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I demonstrate how to use organic textures such as sand from the Thames foreshore and mud from the farm; showing you techniques such as blending and colour mixing, splashing and dripping; working with recycled packaging and polyfilla to create depth and contrast.
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Then it’s over to you - taking inspiration from the art in the studio, the surrounding nature, and of course your own inner landscape, you can start putting what you’ve learnt into practice and creating your very own unique work of art on canvas.
I’ll be guiding you and helping wherever needed, music will be playing and teas and coffees flowing.
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At the end we have a group sharing, picture-taking and an opportunity to have your work framed there and then.
Everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a finished piece in a brown paper bag.
COURSE STRUCTURE
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By the end of the four weeks, you will have created a diverse collection of work, marking your journey into oil painting:
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You'll complete a striking portrait of the live model used in the final session, utilising all the techniques learned throughout the course.
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You'll produce a confident self-portrait on a 50×50cm canvas, a powerful piece that shows your personal mastery.
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Your sketchbook will be filled with practical studies, including quick life sketches of fellow students and observational drawings of the animals around the beautiful city farm setting.
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You'll connect with a supportive group of fellow students, making new friends and joining a community of like-minded creatives in a friendly, unjudgmental studio environment.
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You'll walk away with a thorough, practical understanding of oil painting - from preparing surfaces and selecting mediums to advanced techniques like layering and glazing. You'll know why certain techniques work, straight from someone who truly mastered their craft at Europe's top academies.
Guests will get…
You won't just leave with memories - you'll leave with a tangible body of work and a deeply integrated set of new skills:
Doors open on xxx
Designed for all levels
For: Everyone
Where: Georgie Mason Studio
Stepney City Farm
Stepney Way
London
E1 3DG
Cost: £350 per person. This includes:
- All Materials: Paper, gesso, boards, quality oil paints, brushes, mediums, and an apron.
- Expert Tuition: Professional, international-level instruction from Liv.
- Take-Home Bag: A dedicated bag for safely transporting your finished painting.
- Amenities: Complimentary tea and coffee, a curated playlist to fuel your imagination, and the beautiful, serene setting of the farm. Toilet on site.
Got a question? Drop me a message at georgie@georgiemason.co.uk
FAQs
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- Sketchbooks (optional - sketching paper will be provided).
- Scruffy-ish clothes - a kimono will be provided but don't wear your best suit!
- Your own booze/lunch if you desire
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A: No prior experience is necessary. All my classes are designed to be welcoming and accessible to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists.
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A: Wear comfortable clothing that’s a bit scruffy. I provide full-sleeve kimonos, but it’s always a good idea to dress casually.
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A: Each class is 3 hours, so 12 hours total tuition.
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A: Yes! Liv offers private sessions and group workshops for parties, team-building events, or special occasions. Please contact info@georgiemason.co.uk for more details and to make arrangements.
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A: Customers can cancel up to 28 days before the course starts
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A: 13+ . Most people who come to our workshops are adults however we find that 13 year olds who want to come along to something like this tend to be quite serious artists and we are not age-ist!
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A: Light refreshments, such as tea, coffee, and snacks, are provided in the studio. For Weekend Workshops we have a short lunch break with food from the delicious onsite cafe Stepney’s. Check the specific class details for more information.
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A: Please let me know in advance if you have any special needs or requirements, and I will do my best to accommodate them.
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A: There is some parking outside the farm on the yellow lines available on Saturdays , and paid parking options within walking distance.
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A: Totally up to you! Bring a friend or partner if you want company, but equally if you just fancy unwinding and getting creative on your own, that's great too. If you do come alone, it's really up to you whether you chat to the rest of the group or just find your own flow and stay quite quiet!
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Contact Me
Have more questions or need further information? Feel free to reach out to me at georgie@georgiemason.co.uk.
