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dennis parker art classes

sept 2026 - dec 2026

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Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middx HA5 4EA

9.30 – 11.30 am                10 weekly classes                     £135

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• For all levels from beginners to advanced with a mind open to exploring the world of creativity

• For those painting for pleasure as well as those working towards GCSE, A-level or degree or beyond!

• A choice of working in any medium including observational drawing, painting in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oil, mixed media, print making (students are encouraged to explore all media eventually, especially acrylic, to maximise scope of creativity)

• A chance, with an OPEN MIND, to explore all styles of interpretation from realism to abstraction with demonstrations in all techniques

• Opportunity to develop and gain guidance on your portfolio for art college, degree and postgraduate courses. 

For all classes, themes are suggested – not obligatory – so if you have other concepts you would prefer to explore you can do so instead, with dennis’s help and guidance in navigating the creative process. 

Having explored essential techniques and styles students are encouraged to create original and inspiring work from their own references, such as observational drawings and photographs, rather than images from magazines or the internet!

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MONDAY          21 Sept - 7 Dec excluding 19, 26 Oct

Towering Autumn Teasels and Hogweed/Autumn Landscapes

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic

Beginner / Intermediate

These dramatically tall skeletal structures can enhance autumn landscapes especially when silhouetted against a diffused background or as imaginative rhythmic abstract motifs

An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing using three primary colours then, through sequential set pieces, progress by exploring a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies

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TUESDAY           22 Sept - 8 Dec excluding 20, 27 Oct

Silky Milky Waterfalls

Watercolour / Acrylic / OIl / Pastel

Beginner/Intermediate            

The drama and power of cascading water over rocks can be an exciting subject to paint. if you have the facility on your camera why not explore slowing down shutter speed eg TV or S on DSLR cameras to create silky milky effect

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WEDNESDAY      23 Sept - 9 Dec excluding 21, 28 Oct

Fur, Feathers and Fins

Acrylic / Watercolour /Pastel / Ink / Mixed Media / etc

Beginner /Intermediate / Advanced   

Cats, dogs, man-eating tigers, pet goldfish, owls, kingfishers - all are ideal subjects to capture and explore in various media and techniques

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THURSDAY         24 Sept -10 Dec excluding 22, 29 Oct

Abstract Portraits/ Dance

Acrylic / Pastel  / Mixed Media / etc

Intermediate/Advanced

This class is especially for those eager to expand their creativity into stylisation and abstraction.

Using your own photos /drawings, venture beyond the realm of realism by stylising, flattening the form, developing motif into rhythmic pattern, exploring colour juxtaposition and visual line to develop uniquely creative and imaginative portraits inspired by Klimt, Beardsley, Modigliani, Bacon, Jenny Saville, Mucha, Tamara de Lempicka, Matisse, etc      

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FRIDAY              25 Sept - 11 Dec excluding 23, 30 Oct

Autumn Landscapes and Late Summer Flowers / Butterflies

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic

Beginner / Intermediate/ Advanced

An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing using three primary colours, then, through sequential set pieces, progress by exploring a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies.

Beginners can explore the variety of vibrant autumn woodlands.

Intermediate students may wish to capture the elusive magic of butterflies

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To book your place please email: dennis_parker@hotmail.co.uk

Current students have priority until 30 June

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dennisart.co.uk/equipment-needed for materials                   

dennis_parker@hotmail.co.uk for further information​​

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