Duldig Studio Drawing Workshop Series: The Art of Landscape

Join us for Drawing from Life: Landscape and Still Life, a series of Tuesday morning workshops at the Duldig Studio museum and sculpture garden. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this series is a unique opportunity to explore drawing and painting techniques in a creative and historically rich environment.

Led by award-winning artist and experienced educator Helene Oberman, each session will guide you through different mediums and methods, including pencil, charcoal, pastel, gouache, and oil painting. It includes a short presentation and demonstration and hands-on practice, all while surrounded by the works of Karl and Slawa Duldig. Weather permitting, we will hold some sessions in Central Park or Hedgely Dene Gardens, embracing the plein air tradition practiced by the Duldigs.

Each week explores different techniques. You will have individual support, time to build on previous work, and a chance to return to sites for further development. You will also get a rare glimpse at archival landscape works by Slawa Duldig not currently on display.

Week 1 | 3 June

This first week will include an overview and tour of the Duldig Studio’s newly curated exhibition and historic rooms and the opportunity to view and discuss Karl and Slawa’s landscapes from archives not currently on display.

Demonstration and experimentation with drawing materials and techniques to record observations of the landscape.

Preliminary sketches which can be adapted in next sessions.

Week 2 | 10 June

Demonstration and experimentation with pastel techniques. Reference to specific works by Karl and Slawa Dulding highlighting this medium. Central Park visit to explore this medium through observation of the landscape.

Week 3 | 17 June

Demonstration and experimentation with watercolour techniques (Gouache). Reference to specific works by Karl and Slawa Dulding highlighting this medium. Central Park or Hedgely Dene Gardens visit to explore this medium through observation of the landscape.

Week 4 | 24 June

Demonstration and experimentation with oil painting techniques. Reference to specific works by Karl and Slawa Dulding highlighting this medium. Central Park or Hedgely Dene Gardens visit to explore this medium through observation of the landscape.

The workshops offer flexibility for participants to attend individual sessions or the full series at a discounted rate.

Expect a relaxed and enriching environment where you can develop new skills, connect with fellow art lovers, and be creatively inspired by both history and nature.