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Beginner's Drawing Class - Northernhay Gardens

Beginner's Drawing Class - Northernhay Gardens

Saturday 12 October
Northernhay Place - 2:30pm - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
Beginner's Drawing Class - observing and drawing/painting flowers. Picnic in Exeter Northerhay gardens.
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£26      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 09 November
Canal Banks - 2:30pm - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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£26      
Colours of the Garden

Colours of the Garden

Saturday 23 November
Northernhay Place - 10am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
Join us for an immersive artistic experience at "Colours of the Garden"! This meetup invites artists to gather and explore the vibrant hues and natural beauty of our local garden. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this event offers a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and fellow creatives. Bring your favorite art supplies and an eye for colour—let's celebrate the artistry of the garden together!
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£26      

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 07 December
Northernhay Place - 10am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.

You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
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£26      
Beginner's Drawing Class - Northernhay Gardens

Beginner's Drawing Class - Northernhay Gardens

Saturday 04 January
Northernhay Place - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
Beginner's Drawing Class - observing and drawing/painting flowers. Picnic in Exeter Northerhay gardens.
book now
£26      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 25 January
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
book now
£26      

ABOUT EXETER
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Should have been longer
5/5
Peter
2024-09-16
Olga was lovely and the event was really relaxing and stress free! Sadly there was only me on the session.....however that did mean I got top class support and tips from Olga.
5/5
Sue
2024-09-05
Excellent. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. Thank you Orla.
5/5
Lisa
2024-04-22

ARTISTS
Olga Brereton
I am a British artist from Devon.
I always felt a great desire to create and currently work from a countryside studio near Dartmoor.
I have been drawing and painting all my life and for many years I took private art lessons. I was also lucky enough to study art history at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. I have also had a career as a corporate graphic designer and published two books as an illustrator.
I've always loved plants and, inspired by the beauty of Devon, I got certified as an RFS gardener. Now I can create not only on paper, but also with plants in gardens.

Olga Brereton is available for private bookings

Available most Tuesdays and some Thursdays from 10am until 1pm.
Private tutoring, history of art discussion club, garden planting schemes, plant watch.

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PHOTOS
Jacksonville Art Group
2024-10-07
Exeter Art Group
2024-03-17
Title or Location: Morning stroll on Sidmouth beach
I picked up the paint brush in May 2023 after a break of almost 20 years doing any art at all. I picked oils as my medium because I work full time and I love that I can stop and start my painting and not worry about it drying out too much!The painting I've attached is ALMOST complete. The canvas board is 20"x16". From a reference photo my husband took, it's a beautiful scene of the beach at Sidmouth in Devon, close to where we live. I learn something new with every painting I do. With t
Credit: Dawn Vincent
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dawn-Vincent-61551833976740
Instagram: @DawnVincentDevonArtist
Melbourne Art Group
2024-10-01

Exeter Art Group
2024-03-17
Title or Location: Wyrdbyrd 1
A lot of my work is collage based, usually using newspaper and saved or found commonplace materials. A friend was having a clear out so I rescued a pile of gardening and wildlife magazines. From these the Wyrdbyrd series emerged.
Credit: Helen Trenor
Instagram: HelenofSparta67
Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-23
Exeter Art Group
2024-03-07
Title or Location: Glorious waves

Credit: Dianne Clatworthy
Instagram: Diclatworthypaintings

Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-23
Exeter Art Group
2024-03-04
Title or Location: My Dad and best friend
Portrait of my Dad painted in his dining room after dinner on my 50th birthday. This was my first time painting a live sitter. Brian ( Dad) is a well respected artist and has published his own books he also is a musician and has spent 50 years playing in bands throughout the Devon area. He was a pleasure to paint..as you can see he has an unusual look.
Credit: Luke
Facebook: Luke steffens
Instagram: Daddycool
Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-23

Belfast Art Group
2024-10-10
Title or Location: Yellow rose

Credit: Karina Petrova
Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-23
Philly Art Group
2024-10-09
Title or Location: Smell the rain?
Oil sketch, 11?x14?. This is my first attempt with oils after a 38 year career as an exhibit designer. Started with quick turp washes, then built up some detail. I was going to continue, but I kind of like it the way it is. Anxious to start another, and having fun.
Credit: John McKeon

Baltimore Art Group
2024-10-08
Title or Location: Wooden Wave
This piece is acrylic on wood. I used some scrap pieces I had cut from the end of a wooden board I was using. The actual wave and cliff are from where the knot in the board had separated. As soon as I saw it I knew what I was going to do with it. This is two pieces of wood, individually painted and then screwed together. I love upcycling these scraps.
Credit: Tom Hale
Facebook: @openlotusart
Instagram: @tomhaleartwork
Leicester Art Group
2024-10-07
Title or Location:
Rotate the image to see Raging Inferno and Cascading Lava.
Credit: Natu
Leicester Art Group
2024-10-07
Title or Location: Off the coast of Jura
A recent commission to paint a very special boat with the Paps of Jura in the background. A2 Acrylic on canvas
Credit: Bob Petcher
Facebook: Robert Petcher Art
Instagram: M_Paintbox

Bath Art Group
2024-10-04
Title or Location: A memorial drawing of George napping with Chris
I originally drew George for Chris a few years ago but after he passed more recently, Chris came to me with a photograph which he said meant a lot to him and asked if I could do a drawing of it. It was a bit of a challenge but I did the best I could with it and when I sent an image of my drawing to Chris he first just replied ?there are no words? but he then came back later with:?wish you had known him Alan and in a strange way it?s like you did. You portray my bond with him like no one else c
Credit: Alan Watters
Instagram: @watters.alan
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