Jamie Ogilvie :

Studied in Paris, at the Byam Shaw School of Art and Royal Academy schools. He has thirty years experience teaching in schools and adult education. Painting and teaching are his main occupations, and he with his wealth of experience he is much in demand for both. He is an encouraging and inspiring tutor,whose clear demonstrations and advice on painting in watercolour or oils are very useful for beginners and the more experienced painter. Jamie uses watercolour or oils in his own work. His landscape paintings are beautifully worked and have a poetic quality.

About the Beginners Course:

With clear demonstrations and examples,Jamie will help you begin painting through drawings and studies.Beginners are guided through the basic techniques of watercolour while the more experienced will be helped to develope their skills and ideas.
His advice is both practical and inspiring. He encourages you to see your surroundings in new ways,taking the group outside whenever possible to paint the landscape around the farm,near the studio and Llanthony Abbey.

About the Landscape in Watrercolour Course

This course is for those with some experience. It will be tailored to the needs of individuals who would like to make progress and gain a further understanding of watercolour. Help with their colour,composition,tone and a great variety of techniques will be covered.
Painting will take place outside as much as possible, taking advantage of the wonderful surrounding in Llanthony Valley.