Ruth’s studio in East Dulwich (you will be sent the full address after booking).
Free parking outside.
If coming by public transport you can catch busses 40, 176 or 185 from outside either Denmark Hill or East Dulwich train stations.
Artist's studio, East Dulwich, London
Learn about the rich history and amazing potential of egg tempera as a medium.
The day will start with a demonstration by Ruth on how to prepare gesso boards, students will then get their own boards for applying the final gesso layer themselves.
Ruth will then demonstrate the making and using of egg tempera medium, talking about her own technique and giving an insight into her practise.
For the rest of the day students will be able to create a small painting of their own in egg tempera on the gesso boards that they made earlier.
Ruth will give advice and input through the day, showing photographic examples of artists, past and present, who have used egg tempera.
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ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Ruth Stage works almost exclusively in egg tempera on gesso board. Her work is predominantly landscape-based where the play of light, and natures' natural rhythms and patterns are recurring pictorial themes. Her work is widely collected and she has received many prizes including the 2013 Lynn Painter-Stainers' first prize. She is a graduate of the Royal Academy Schools.
WHAT TO BRING
All workshop materials will be supplied and refreshments provided.
Please bring something to carry home your pictures and an apron to wear.
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 12 December 2023
10:30 – 16:00