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dennis parker art classes

march 2026 - july 2026

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

9.30 – 11.30 am                9 weekly classes                     £125

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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          20 April - 6 July excluding 4 May, 25 May, 1 June

The Iridescent Kingfisher

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Oil / Mixed Media

Intermediate / Advanced

If you're fortunate enough on a waterside walk to encounter these elusive little birds in flight, perched on a twig, or in action diving for a fish, try to get as many shots as you can from various angles - as with most birds they are even more spectacular in flight, with their wings dramatically displayed!

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TUESDAY            21 April - 30 June excluding 26 May, 2 June

Dapple Lit Bluebell Woodlands

Watercolour / Acrylic / Pastel

Beginner/Intermediate            

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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WEDNESDAY      22 April - 1 July excluding 27 May, 3 June

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         23 April - 2 July excluding 28 May, 4 June

Abstract Portraits and Dance - Beyond Realism

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              24 April - 3 July excluding 29 May, 5 June

Spring Woodlands / Close-up: Butterflies

Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic

Beginners/ Intermediate

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 fresh early yellow foliage of early spring woodlands.

Intermediate students may wish to capture the elusive magic of spring butterflies

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

Current students have priority until 14 March

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dennisart.co.uk/equipment-needed for materials                   

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

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