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2020 1 & 2 Day Art Workshops plus latest articles & mini tutorials

3/1/2020

2020 Art Workshops

Workshop booklets from Karen M Berisford's 1 and 2 day Coloured pencil and Graphite pencil Art Workshops in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

I am currently in the process of organising this years art workshops and will be included in the winter newsletter which will be Emailed out to subscribers hopefully by the end of this month. All details will be posted on the step by step art CHESTERFIELD WORKSHOP page once available and added to social media pages for this site & my KMB social media pages too, ensuring a larger audience reach.

Every year I choose 3 or 4 subjects for the Coloured pencil & Graphite pencil workshops which include varying techniques and surfaces to previous years, ensuring each workshop is different to another. Coloured pencil workshops using textured paper are somewhat easier for a complete beginner than the workshops working on smooth paper, however every workshop available can be attended by any artist regardless of their calibre, even if they have NEVER drawn anything since their time at school!

To find out more about our workshops, click any one of the following links to visit the page of interest:

about our workshops

coloured pencil workshops

graphite pencil workshops

Reviews & Tutorials

Here are the latest articles and mini tutorials that can be found on the Step by step art website. Included are a selection of independent reviews on multiple mediums and art products as well as the very latest tutorials - click on any of the images below to visit the page of interest. You can also find lots more reviews on art products on our 'ARTICLES' page with new ones added every 3 - 4 months.

Latest product reviews

The newest member of the Derwent Coloured pencil range - The Lightfast range

Stabilo CarbOthello pastel pencils article

Trialling the Zest-it 'pencil blend'

About the Pastelbord by Ampersand

Derwent released their first 100% lightfast Coloured pencil range this year and I decided to try them out on both smooth and textured surfaces, see how I got on.

The CarbOthello pastel pencils offer 60 vibrant colours and would make a great addition to the colour palette of any Pastellist. Find out more about this range.

In this article, I mixed pencil blend and Derwent Lightfast pencils on both the Pastelbord surface and the Strathmore bristol plate surface, check out the review.

This canvas is an ideal surface for many different mediums, not just pastels and in this article I show what is achievable using Acrylics & Coloured pencils.

New Mini Tutorials

Waves drawn in Derwent Lightfast coloured pencils - mini tutorial

Waves in Coloured pencils mini tutorial

Caran d'Ache Luminance pencils and a blueberry drawn in coloured pencils

Blueberries in Coloured pencils mini tutorial

Dogs eye drawn in graphite pencils mini tutorial

Dogs' eye in Graphite pencils mini tutorial

Requested by a 'SBS Art' subscriber, this tutorial shows you how to create depth and movement in water using Coloured pencils. For all art abilities.

Originally published in the USA Colored pencil magazine in 2018, this tutorial explains the process of how to create Blueberries in Coloured pencil. For all art levels.

An in depth guide explaining how to create a dogs eye using Graphite pencils and other accessories that will help you achieve a highly detailed, 3D drawing.

You can always request a specific article or mini tutorial and if I am able to provide that information, it could be included in a future article. Please get in touch with your idea at: [email protected]

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Coloured Pencil Art Workshops - August 2018 - Chesterfield

2/6/2018

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BLACK LABRADOR
Saturday - August 11th - 10am - 3:30pm

Black fur can be a real challenge to create in art and it can be frustrating working out where to start and how to layer effectively to get the right finish. In this workshop I will show you how to create the black fur on a Labrador dog using coloured pencils and how to correctly layer with them to create realistic fur. Although all spaces are fully booked for this workshop, you can add your name to our reserves list in case of a cancellation, just Email me if so. View our T's & C's for more details.

Now fully booked

WILD RABBIT
Sunday - August 12th - 11am - 4:30pm

This wild rabbit subject was originally booked as an acrylic workshop, but I decided to change the medium to coloured pencils for two reasons, my coloured pencil workshops are fast becoming popular and only having ten spaces to a workshop, they get booked up quickly and so I decided to change the medium to allow more people a chance to attend a pencil workshop, the second reason is that the BLENDERS AND BURNISHERS page on this website is one of the most read articles and this subject lends itself well to teaching how to use blenders to create smooth transitions perfect for tonal backgrounds and foregrounds. The subject will be created on green tonal paper which will aid highlights and show how important coloured paper can be in art. The perfect subject for those new to coloured pencils but ideal for those looking to take their pencil work a stage further. Blenders will be available for trial or purchase on the day or bring your own.

About these Workshops

All of these workshops are accompanied by demonstrations so you can see how each section is built up so you can go back to your workstation and repeat the procedure on your own drawing, you are also presented with a workshop booklet that you can keep and use it to help you progress both during the workshop and at home if you are unable to finish your portrait on the day. You also receive a print photo of the subject (or work from your iPad) and a photocopy outline for Tracedown use.

There are only 10 spaces available at our workshops although some places have already been booked, as I keep them relatively small which allows me to offer 1 to 1 help in between each demonstration to those that request it. The venue is a small community centre in a very quiet part of Newbold in Chesterfield with ample parking for attendees. You can purchase many of the products that I use during the demonstrations if you choose to and continue to use them for your own projects or a future Step by Step Art workshop.

You can either use your own products from home or loan/purchase an art kit from myself (book in advance)

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN COMPLETED

If you have any questions before you book a place, feel free to get in touch at any time at:
[email protected]

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New Look Website & 2017 1 Day Workshop Dates

29/1/2017

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I realise it has been many months since I wrote a post here on the Step by Step Art website and for that I apologise. There has been much happening since April 2016 but overlooked the power of the news blog. Hopefully I am able to change that in 2017 with new workshops and articles coming this year. As technology improves at a rate I certainly cannot keep up with, websites also have to keep up with the times and this is the reason for the 'new look'. I hope it is more visually appealing (we artists love colour!) whilst still offering lots of help and advice to artists here in the UK and around the world.

I am currently in the process of adding six new articles, including a mini step by step coloured pencil tutorial (other mediums will be available in future tutorials too). I also have a date for the first two workshops in May which will be run as a two day weekend workshop that can be booked together or individually depending on your preferences. The Saturday will be the coloured pencil workshop of a Snow Leopard eye on black Colourfix, which I ran in August 2013, and was quickly booked up. On the Sunday will be a graphite pencil workshop of a Ring-tailed Lemur, so if you are interested in learning how to work with pencils to create detailed art, these workshops may be for you. You don't need any previous experience with pencils or with art to join in, but I can guarantee that if you are a complete beginner you will be very surprised with what you have achieved by the end of the day.

We have a mini version of this tutorial on our website - click to try it at home

Everyone gets their own workstation so you have ample room to spread out. The price of each workshop includes the paper, outline print out, booklet/sheets, and if you are bringing your own products to the coloured pencil workshop, you will be supplied a colour chart for the day or you can loan a kit. The pencil colours are individually coded to match the workshop notes, making it easy to select your pencils. The graphite pencil workshop also includes the paper, outline and workshop booklet. You can also loan a kit or purchase a home kit.

Students at there Workstations for an Acrylic Art Workshop in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Products supplied for a UK Coloured pencil Workshop with Karen M Berisford

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN COMPLETED

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Book your place at the coloured pencil 1 day workshop

19/4/2016

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For anyone wishing to attend one of Karen's Workshops, bookings are now being taken for a 1 Day Coloured pencil Workshop that will be run in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. If you wish to find out more, please click the image below to visit the webpage or get in touch via the MAIL US page. You can also fill in your details to secure your place via the booking form found on the CHESTERFIELD WORKSHOPS page.

Advert for the Red Squirrel 1 Day coloured pencil art workshop in chesterfield, derbyshire tutored by Karen M Berisford

WORKSHOP COMPLETED
View any current Workshops available HERE

Learn how to layer with coloured pencils to create realism in your pencil work and how best to apply colours and application to create a smooth, tonal background. Karen has been working with coloured pencils for over 30 years and during each of her workshops, always offers demonstrations, 1 to 1 help and provides a take home work sheet for every attendee to ensure everyone regardless of artistic talent, is able to follow the process with confidence.

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Hope to see you there!

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Chesterfield 1 day workshop - Graphite pencils 11th July 2015

11/6/2015

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July's graphite workshop subject

Tutor demonstrations throughout

Previous graphite workshop

My next 1 day workshop coming up is the graphite pencils where I will be showing you how to create fur realism using this Ring-tailed Lemur image as the subject. Working using my own 'Blend & Erase' technique, this workshop is open to anyone wishing to learn about working with graphite pencils regardless of current artistic skills, even if you have never used graphite in art before. Graphite pencils are a wonderful medium allowing you to create some highly detailed, even photo realistic effects and as there is no use of colour, Graphite pencil art really adds strength and drama to a subject.

This workshop will show you, whether an absolute beginner or intermediate:

* Where to begin with a graphite portrait
* How to prepare your graphite piece to
achieve very fine details
* The best ways to blend graphite
* How to layer a graphite portrait
* How to create the tones in a graphite
portrait

What is included in the day:
*The support paper
*Reference photograph
*Photocopy of subject for Tracedown use
*Worksheets for the subject
*List of medium do's & don'ts for future reference
*Tutor demonstrations
*1 - 1 tutoring where required
*Free hot & cold drinks throughout the day
*An art kit if loaning or purchasing

Venue:
Bonsall Court Community Centre,
Off Bowness Road, Newbold,
Chesterfield, Derbyshire,
S41 8AW

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN COMPLETED

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2020 1 & 2 Day Art Workshops plus latest articles & mini tutorials

2020 Art Workshops

Reviews & Tutorials

Latest product reviews

New Mini Tutorials

Coloured Pencil Art Workshops - August 2018 - Chesterfield

BLACK LABRADOR
Saturday - August 11th - 10am - 3:30pm

WILD RABBIT
Sunday - August 12th - 11am - 4:30pm

About these Workshops

New Look Website & 2017 1 Day Workshop Dates

Book your place at the coloured pencil 1 day workshop

WORKSHOP COMPLETED
View any current Workshops available HERE

Chesterfield 1 day workshop - Graphite pencils 11th July 2015

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2020 1 & 2 Day Art Workshops plus latest articles & mini tutorials

2020 Art Workshops

Reviews & Tutorials

Latest product reviews

New Mini Tutorials

Coloured Pencil Art Workshops - August 2018 - Chesterfield

BLACK LABRADOR​Saturday - August 11th - 10am - 3:30pm

WILD RABBIT​Sunday - August 12th - 11am - 4:30pm

About these Workshops

New Look Website & 2017 1 Day Workshop Dates

Book your place at the coloured pencil 1 day workshop

WORKSHOP COMPLETEDView any current Workshops available HERE

Chesterfield 1 day workshop - Graphite pencils 11th July 2015

Author

Archives

Categories

QUICK LINKS

HOW TO SUPPORT US

BLACK LABRADOR
Saturday - August 11th - 10am - 3:30pm

WILD RABBIT
Sunday - August 12th - 11am - 4:30pm

WORKSHOP COMPLETED
View any current Workshops available HERE