Mally Francis FLS – Painting Courses
Fellow of the Linnean Society,
Founder Chairman of the Eden Project Florilegium Society, Fellow of the Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society.
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I hold 4 and 5 Day courses in the Spring, Summer and Autumn (see below for dates). I also have regular groups who meet weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on a termly basis. My courses are geared to individuals and their aspirations and abilities. Everyone is different and my classes are small enough to give attention to everyone, from beginners to more advanced painters.
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- Saw-pit Studio
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- Nasturtium painting
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- The Science Corner
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- Agapanthus
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- Sweet peas
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- Black opium poppy
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- Apple 1
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- Apple 2
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- Apple 3
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- Pheasant’s feather
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- Owl’s feather
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- Mackerel
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- Spring flowers to paint
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- Autumn harvest to paint
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- Art class in the Studio
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- Student painting red currants
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- Student drawing a leaf
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- A typical lunch
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- A typical lunch
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- An art course lunch in garden
I have a structured approach so that artists can concentrate on one stage at a time, building up their confidence and ability. The most important thing to me is that artists really enjoy their time here and discover their own interests and style in what is such a large and varied subject.
Work produced by students on my courses
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- Aristolochia cathcartii © Laura Silburn
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- Aristolochia cathcartii (detail) © Laura Silburn
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- Senecio jacobaea © Laura Silburn
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- Primula Silver Lace © Laura Silburn
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- Lotus corniculatus © Jackie Murgatroyd
Depending upon the time of year, the subjects to be painted will be topical e.g primroses, camellias and rhododendrons in the early spring right through to the autumnal flowers, fruits, vegetables and fungi later in the season. This year I shall hold a later course at the end of October to coincide with the Heligan Harvest when a magnificent display is created of all the pumpkins, squashes and other vegetables.
Anyone wishing to bring their own subject to paint is very welcome to do so.
The studio is spacious, well-lit, equipped with a library of useful reference books and contains all that you will need apart from your own painting materials. A list of recommended items will be sent to you upon receipt of your completed booking form.
4/5 Day Course Dates for 2012 (all dates inclusive):
* March 22nd – 25th 4 days
* May 18th – 21st 4 days
* July 10th – 14th 5 days
* September 6th – 9th 4 days
* September 26th – 30th 5 days
* October 26th – 29th 4 days
Tuition Fees:
* 4 Day Course: £290.00 including lunch each day during the course.
* 5 Day Course: £360.00 including lunch each day during the course.
* One day per week Termly Fees: £250.00 bring your own packed lunch.
Accommodation for 4 & 5 Day Courses: Please indicate if you wish to stay here for B&B. Two twin rooms with a shared bathroom which are available on a first-come first-served basis at £45.00 per person per night (£5.00 single person supplement). Alternatively there are various local B&Bs and details can be provided if required. Gift Vouchers are available for Botanical Painting Courses, either for the full course or per day. Further details on request.