Atelier Studio Programme
“If I had to put a sign over my door to the atelier, I would write: School of drawing, and I'm certain that I would create painters.”
— Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Atelier Study Overview
Lasting up to four years, the Barnes Atelier core studies programme is divided into two segments: drawing & painting. The first half of the programme is dedicated to drawing, while the second half to painting. The drawing programme itself can also be offered as a potential standalone programme— both in full, and half-day options. Continuing study onto the painting programme is dependant on successful completion of the drawing programme.
Our studio offers students a constructive, organised environment, with direct guidance from the studio’s principle artists. Our core programme is dedicated to craftsmanship and the skilful use of materials and classical techniques. This helps ensure a deep understanding of the structure and discipline required to practice fine art in a traditional sense.
Although no prior art training is required to apply, we do think applicants should be able to show, through their online application and subsequent interview, a serious work ethic and sincere desire to learn classical drawing and painting.
Atelier Programme Stages
Drawing Programme - Year 1/2
The first thing we introduce to students at the beginning of their study is the idea of excellence in their work. From the approach, to the execution and refined finish, students learn how to ‘construct’ an image.
Painting Programme - Year 3/4
Following from the drawing programme, the painting programme is geared towards transitioning artists from the use of dry media to oil paint while relying on fundamental skills learned thus far.
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