EXHIBITIONS/WORKSHOPS, 2009

Would you like to be able to draw what you see?
Do you trust your instinct?
Have you wanted to improve your communication skills?
Can you stop thinking and start being?
Would you like to respond more intuitively?
Can you see beyond the surface?
How well can you focus and concentrate your attention?


	No previous drawing experience necessary - all welcome

	Relaxed, easy going atmosphere

	Small groups/group and partner activities

	Bring your kids, families encouraged

	All materials provided

	Each workshop is different from the last

INNOVATIVE DRAWING WORKSHOPS BY HARRY POTTER ARTIST CLIFF WRIGHT

The workshops will demonstrate how I draw. Through experience and teaching I have come to realise that the true nature of drawing is not some mysterious gift bestowed upon a select few. The potential for creativity is within us all. Exercises are designed to take the fear out of drawing - especially if you are a beginner - drawing can be relaxing, fun and a magical journey of self-discovery. It will also enable you to see the world around you more vividly, as if for the first time.

Natural environments have the capacity to slow down the thinking process and allow the intuitive response. By tuning into the living world through focused attention, we can find the space to overcome limitations, both mental and physical.

Drawing is about yourself, rather than a comparison with anyone else. The workshop atmosphere is informal, light-hearted and non-competitive. There will be plenty of opportunity to receive feedback about your work and to ask questions as group numbers are kept small. Responding to your needs as they arise, the sessions run as spontaneously as possible, making them all different!

Drawing is a universal language, it transcends barriers and penetrates to the core of our understanding of who we truly are, and thus can also help those with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Nature of Drawing workshops provide a safe place to practice those abilities you never knew you had! Nature of Seeing workshops take us further along the path of self-discovery. Although still drawing-based, they will explore other ways to create the conditions necessary for the creative process to flow.

Thank-you for your calm and supportive manner, allowing us to gain a real insight.     – Serena Spencer-Jones

I will continue to draw on this experience and hope to share another day with you.     – Nicola Rhodes

Thank-you so much for a wonderful workshop. I can’t look at anything the way I did before.     – Debbie Arnold

THE MAGIC OF DRAWING
Cliff's new book, published by David and Charles, is now available! Bother your local book-shop, go to Amazon or contact Cliff if you're interested - or attend of the workshops listed below where Cliff will be selling signed copies.

'This is a rare treat, because it’s not often you get a book on drawing by someone who is themselves a successful published illustrator. Cliff Wright’s biggest claim to fame is a couple of Harry Potter covers (and you can bet the competition for those is pretty stiff), but he has also written some delightful children’s books himself such as 'Bear and Kite' and 'The Star That Fell' that are characterised by beautiful and sensitive watercolours that stop well short of being cutesy.
What this almost modest-looking paperback offers is a positive masterclass in drawing animals, people and natural history subjects, albeit slightly dressed-up as fantasy art. Cliff conveys more in a few words and drawings than many books don’t even manage in a whole chapter and this is a thoroughly practical guide as well as an absolute eye-opener to the many possibilities available to you. There’s also a good degree of humour - I just love the drawing of a Hippogriff wrapped in a blanket against the snow - and the spread where a self portrait turns into a horse eating a cake (yes, really) is in fact a masterpiece of character development and the use of line.
If you’re an aspiring illustrator, this has to be compulsory reading, but there’s so much more to it as well. It’ll show you how to develop characters, how to draw with absolute economy and how to work from life to art.'
www.artbookreview.net

RESIDENTIAL COURSES
Dates: Feb 27-Mar 1, May 11-15, Sep 11-14.
Venue: West Dean College near Chichester,
West Sussex.
This year Cliff will be holding three courses - the first a short weekend, the second a week-long, and the third a long weekend. Explore the creative process as you draw natural forms and the landscape in the wonderful setting of West Dean. Using a range of drawing media students work through exercises whilst being encouraged to look more deeply and unearth their creative potential through all of their senses. For course fees and how to book contact Rosemary Manley on 01243 818263 or visit www.westdean.org.uk

DRAWING AT THE SCULPTURE STUDIO
Date: May 2, June 6 and July 4.
Venue: Sussex Sculpture Studio, Partridge Green, West Sussex.
The Sussex Sculpture Studio holds many courses in sculpture techniques, printing and life-drawing. Cliff will run a three-hour session on each of the above-mentioned Saturday mornings from 10.00 - 1.00. The drawing-based workshops are designed to give you the best chance to capture the mysterious 'essence' of the chosen subject and would be useful to artists of any persuasion. Just bring yourself and leave your ideas at home... For details and booking, contact Marji at sussexsculpture@btinternet.com or call 01403 251688.

ART, DESIGN AND A TASTE OF SUMMER
Date: May 23-25, 10.00-6.00 each day.
Venue: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.
A new exhibition for Cliff in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace,near Oxford. Alongside paintings Cliff will be exhibiting sculptures in clay and bronze. He will also give workshops and a talk. For details go to www.livingcrafts.co.uk

ART IN ACTION
Date: July 16-19, 10.00-5.30 each day.
Venue: Waterperry House, nr Oxford.
One of the worlds foremost art events with it's own very special atmosphere. See and sample art of all kinds from all over the globe. This year Cliff will not be found in the Illustration tent but will be exhibiting clay and bronze 3D pieces in the sculpture area. Books and prints also for sale. For booking info' and how to get there visit www.artinaction.org.uk

DRAWING/HEALING COURSE
with Margaret Wilson
Date: August 31-September 5
Venue: Ardverikie Estate, Kinlochlaggan - Scotland.
Following two very successful years we are again running this original and well-received course. It is a unique opportunity to delve much more deeply into the creative potential within us all. We will use drawing techniques in combination with healing sessions against the incredible landscape of the highlands - look out for the barn owls, try to spot the pine marten and expect red squirrels at breakfast! An ideal next step if you've enjoyed a shorter Nature of Seeing workshop but also suitable for established artists and complete beginners. Book soon - places are filling already!
Cost: £385 per person - £450 single room supplement - includes all tuition, cottage accommodation and all food. Contact myself or Margaret at margaretwilson@ntlworld.com

No workshops near you?
Would you like me to visit your school?
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS
Tel: 01273 515490
email: info@cliffwright.co.uk

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