Artists Fran Russell and Joanne Weaver, who both had work exhibited at The Royal Society of British Artists 2017 exhibition at the Mall Galleries this March, will be running plein air painting classes for beginners using oils or acrylics at various locations in Kent this summer; Monday 5th June at Hole Park Garden, Rolvenden; Friday 16th June beside the River Rother/Lime Wharf Cafe, Newenden; Monday 3rd & Friday 14th July the lakes at Hawkhurst Fish Farm – and Friday 21st July in a private garden in Sutton Valence.

Fran and Joanne will teach in partnership allowing students to choose their subject matter. Depending on the workshop venue this could be rolling hills, trees, big skies, rivers, boats, lakes and reflections, ponds, gardens, orchards, pastoral scenes, buildings or farmyards. Fran and Joanne have different skills to share. This combined way of teaching will allow you the opportunity to learn so much more as the two tutors complement each other's styles and ways of working.

The workshops are designed for beginners - those who are new to painting in oils or acrylics and/or those who are new to painting en plein air. You will learn about; setting up outdoors, finding your subject, composition, atmospheric perspective, colour mixing and application of your chosen medium. There will be a maximum ten students per workshop with two tutors to ensure plenty of individual tuition.

For further information go to the workshop page of Fran's website www.franrussellart.co.uk or telephone Joanne Weaver on 07415 891098.

Below is The River Rother, Bodiam, oil, (5x7ins.) by Fran. See more of her work in the PaintersOnline gallery by clicking here.