Art, Design and Crafts

Painting for Pleasure for All

towards abstraction 5

Start date: 10th Jun 2026

Time: 09:15 - 11:45

Cost: £98

Day: Wednesday

Duration: 5 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 26SU015

Painting for Pleasure

(All abilities)

This course is designed for adults of all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists looking to refine their skills. We will explore fundamental and advanced techniques in painting across a variety of mediums. Emphasis will be placed on personal artistic development.

What are the course aims?

To Develop confidence in painting
Learn fundamental techniques
Experiment with different paint media

Who is the course aimed at?

Beginners with no prior experience
Intermediate artists wanting to refine their skills
Anyone looking for a creative and relaxing outlet

When

Weekly sessions
Combination of guided sessions and individual tuition
Constructive feedback

All Materials supplied

However, you may wish to use own Sketchbook Pencils Paints etc at times.

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Richard Squire

Richard Squire

A wartime baby born in Halifax, I failed my 11-plus but passed every subsequent exam. I had to prove my abilities, and I’m still trying to.

I’m a retired art college graduate and an ex–high school art teacher who has lived in Harrogate for many years.

My training covered many areas, from academic, classical-style drawing and painting across a range of media, to casting, pottery and printmaking, including lino, etching and lithography, plus many other things, over eight brilliant years.

I’ve taught art to people of all ages and levels of experience for 56 years. I love working with anyone who wishes to develop their artistic self, whatever their age, experience or ability. We’ve all got artistic potential. Art is in me and makes my life complete.

In a mid-life career change, I trained to teach the deaf — another visual world. For many years I worked alongside deaf and hearing people to fight for the rights of deaf children to access their education through sign language and interpreters, a fight that is still going on.

In retirement I was a volunteer at Henshaws Arts and Crafts in Knaresborough for 15 years, until I had to care for my handicapped wife. I’ve also run local art clubs and groups for around 20 years.

That’s about it so far, I think.

I’d love to see you and help move your artistic self forward.

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