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Fine Art

Workbench. Our Vignettes.

We believe in sharing information to enhance the sense of community within our Wood Workshop.

The Real World: Artist as Researcher

The Real World is an ongoing talks programme run in collaboration with the Whitechapel Art Gallery that explores 'real life' issues that effect artists' practices.

Introduction to the Elements of Drawing

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Stephen Farthing R.A. presents eight practical drawing classes using John Ruskin's teaching collections to explain the basic principles of drawing.

Accounts: A radio show that explores artists' ways of making and thinking about money

Critically and practically focussed, the series of 6 conversations draws on the experiences of artists, curators and arts professionals to provide an overview of the financial opportunities, issues

Gallery Deals - the artist/gallery relationship

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Art dealer Rene Gimpel of Gimpel Fils talks about relationships between artists and galleries - based on trust and contracts.

ONE:PLACE:TWO Exhibition of staff work at Chelsea College of Arts

After the success of last year’s ‘all in one place’, the staff exhibition at Chelsea is back for its

Measured Drawing: Lesson 5

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Lesson 5. Making a drawing that is dependent for its success on mathematical accuracy.

Site Specific Art - protecting the artist's vision

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Artist Susanna Heron talks through her experiences of being commissioned on public art projects, the pitfalls she encounters and how to get around them.

Art and Ideas - what does copyright law recognise as art?

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Artists sometimes report their work has been seemingly ripped off and used in other ways without their consent - but what is actually covered and protected by copyright law?

Making a Livelier Drawing: Lesson 4

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Lesson 4. Making a livelier drawing, where the line and tone have an energy because they have been applied at speed with a brush.