Thanks for coming 10/16/2007
Thanks for visiting this website. As well as giving an overview of a different technique each week I usually give a short presentation that will introduce to you an art historical term or two, the work of an artist or the history behind a particular material. Nothing too long, but it's a good way of giving people a break and people generally find it quite helpful. I've used the texts of some of these talks as posts on my other blog www.bristollifedrawing.wordpress.com and website www.lifedrawingclasses.co.uk I also have another wordpress blog www.beginnersartclasses.wordpress.com which contains information related to my past experiences as a tutor and some of the artists I've found and hope you will find inspirational I'll also be posting some stuff here so keep popping back every couple of weeks and I'll try and get some new stuff for you to look at. CommentsJacqui J 03/10/2008 14:07
Hi Will thank you so much I cant believe how quick the last eight weeks have gone. I shall look forward to the new term in April. I promise to keep practising during the break. I have learnt a lot but have so much more to learn. I enjoy the lessons so much and everyones company the ladies and gentleman have been very encouraging and entertaining. see you all soon. Paul Davis 06/11/2008 13:41
IN 1997 I started one of Will's classes at St. Werburghs Community Centre. I also had a natural ability but lacked confidence. After doing a paint and draw class and later a few life drawing classes, the following year I started a 2 year evening A-Level Art Course and finally passed with a Grade A. My interest in design and architecture grew over this period and in 2004 I left a sales job I had been in for over 12 years to go freelance as an architectural designer. I now work at a small practice in bristol and continue to paint. From small acorns grow big trees (or something like that!). Anyway, if you have the will (pardon the pun!) go for it and thanks to Will for a great course.....try it soon! Debbie Young 07/18/2008 03:28
Fantastic!! Now I can draw! I’m truly amazed. I’ve always enjoyed craft activities, but was useless at art at school and convinced I couldn’t draw. Will has taught me otherwise. I wish I’d taken Will’s classes sooner. I’ve really enjoyed my Thursday afternoon’s and have learnt so many techniques, and a bit of art history to boot. I cannot recommend Will’s classes highly enough. I’m taking my sketchbooks away on holiday with me this year. Will’s classes are inspirational! Stephanie 05/19/2009 12:28
I just wanted to say Thanks to Will! His class helped me gain the confidence to apply to UWE to study Art - and I got in!!! The work I did in Wills class really added to my portfolio. 03/30/2011 20:12
The article is worth reading, I like it very much. I will keep your new articles. Tim Mahoney 11/22/2011 23:54
I've never tried painting and drawing and only joined the class to keep my wife company. When I joined I warned will that I had difficulty drawing curtains let alone anything else. Am I glad I joined! I can't wait for the next session and have found that I CAN draw - after one lesson I sketched an elephant ornament we have at home and it was a pretty good likeness. We haven't completed our 1st course of lessons but I am already having a go at a painting of HMS Bristol for a friend. THANKS WILL - I've got a new hobby for my od age. Leave a Reply | Will StevensWill Stevens has taught beginners classes in Bristol on a full time basis for fourteen years and part time for another three, He currently runs 5 different beginners art classes in the Bristol and Bath area, and 2 life drawing classes He has also taught privately on a one to one basis, at residential homes , the University of Bristol Arts Society and most recently for the Sky Arts Den st the Bath Literary festival. (You can see some pictures on the gallery page) For some comments about Will and his friendly, informative teaching style have a look at the testimonials page. ArchivesCategories |
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