Painting an Old Master: Materials Workshop
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Scott Pohlschmidt, artist, sculptor and materials expert, gives a fascinating insight into the complexity of the artist's craft.
Participants will learn to stretch and prime a canvas, make and apply rabbit skin glue and grind pigment. Whether you are a professional artist or an art lover, you will come to understand the importance of art materials and view with fresh eyes the skill at the heart of Van Dyck's work.
Emily Girkins, a student of London Fine Art Studios and Artist-in-Residence at Dulwich Picture Gallery, will be on hand to help out and answer questions.