For the Study of the Horse in Art and Art in the Horse
Welcome to the
World's First
Equestrian
Arts Atelier
(EAA)
Drawing Horses
Courses in
South East
Leicestershire
UK
BY ROAD OR RAIL:
The EAA sits in rural South East Leicestershire in the East Midlands close to the village of Burton Overy (Pink Dot).
Getting to the EAA is best via Kibworth/GREAT GLEN on the A6 cross country from both east and south. Please note other routes:
(See 4. Below)
From the North:
The EAA is between BILLESDON (A47) and Kibworth (A6)
(signs for KIBWORTH and Burton Overy from Billesdon when heading towards Mkt Harbro from A47).
From M1 Motorway:
M1/M69 at Leicester Forest East
Junction 21: Head for Enderby/Approaching BLABY turn
for KILBY (via outskirts of Countesthorpe), WISTOW, GREAT GLEN, for Burton Overy
From A1 Motorway:
Via Stamford/Uppingham/BILLESDON (A47) same as approach From the North.
By Train:
There is Eurostar to London St Pancras, from where trains can be booked for Market Harborough or Leicester.
Taxi service via the A6 takes 15 minutes from Leicester and from Market Harborough train stations.
BOOKINGS VIA PHONE OR EMAIL
Drawing Horses for Beginners
Bookings & Demonstrations
1. Making Contact:
Single & Group Bookings Of Up To 4*:
Mobile: 07949 751050. Email: s.t.bird@btinternet.com
You can email course queries and discuss needs with the EAA founder and tutor Susan T Bird. Please include your clear name, address and phone number, when a brochure and entry form, will be sent. The EAA offers group bookings, or private tuition.
2. Home Tutorials :
If you wish to receive personal home tutorials within a radius of South Leicestershire this can be arranged.
3. Method of Payment:
Book or Course - By cheque, made out to Susan T. Bird.
4. Address/Destination, Directions/Accommodation:
Upon booking, you will then receive full directions, maps/diagrams and local tourist accommodation with your booking confirmation.
5. What To Bring With You:
Artwork of Any Kind: Childhood inspirations, even your doodles!
Paper: No sketch paper or drawing board needed - Paper will be supplied.
Drawing Pencils: Solid Graphite, Derwent Sketching 2B/4B.
Misc: Rubbers and pencil sharpeners.
Own Food: Drinks facilities are provided. Please bring own food. Snacks hot or cold are available upon prior request and will be charged extra.
Sensible Shoes & Clothing: For field observation (not during winter months).
6. What You Take Away With You:
Your Original Artworks Are Yours! The EAA retains the right to take a copy to aid your progression, or meet whatever your individual needs.
Skill and confidence from a system to get you started and keep you going has given direction to many elementary, intermediate and professional artists through learning by doing, through constructive playful repetition which confirms their learning! See Atelier and Studio, Tutor and Courses
7. Drawing Course Block Group Discount For Up To Maximum of 5:
- Head Starters is a part day course, and ease anyone into drawing horses.
- Level 1 ‘Professional’: (The Three Perspectives/Elevations) is a part day foundation course choosing two perspectives, or full day drawing all three perspectives. See Courses
- Level 1 'Fun'*: (One/Two Perspectives/Elevations) bookings of non professional groups may be larger but may choose only one perspective i.e. if booked by groups of up to 10.
8. Discounted Atelier Book:
Discounted applies also to SEA and CRC membership. See Gallery
9. Cameras and Copyright:
Enjoy your day especially professional course viewing of separate site horses! No cameras allowed in the studio.
10. Children
Unless taking part not admitted on courses.
11. Health and Safety
Course members and any family members part attending must abide at all times sudden changes to any atelier timetable, lesson plan etc and health and safety rules while on the premises.
Further information
COURSES AND CONSULTATIONS
Price Range: £35.00-£65.00
DEMOS & TALKS
A History of Drawing Horses - An Atelier Approach
"The Horse in Art and Art in the Horse"
(Copyright - S T Bird)
Ideal for Art and Equestrian Groups
Enquiries are welcome for larger groups. Talks include a power point presentation, a short demo, a chance to discuss and book your course, and buy the discounted atelier book AIRS APPARENT see Gallery
Also Lipizzaner prints from the book, notelets, and a beautiful Lipizzaner bronze
(see the Sue Bird Gallery of the Society of Equestrian Artists website www.equestrianartists.co.uk)
Sample Demonstrations/Presentations
Tuesday 9th August 2005
Houghton Art Group at Houghton on the Hill, Leics
THE STORY OF AIRS APPARENT:
THE HORSE IN ART AND ART IN THE HORSE
Presentation Demonstration
2 Hours. Presentation Group Size: 100+
Thursday 16th October 2008
Rural Training Centre (Network Rural) Owston, Oakham, Leics
A HISTORY OF THE HORSE IN ART AND ART IN THE HORSE
PP, Demonstration, and "Head Starters" Group Demo/Lesson
2 Hours. Demo/Lesson Group Size: 12+
