About
This course will be a four-day journey into a poetic and spiritual imagination of the landscape and angels inspired by the teachings and vision of Cecil Collins RA.
We will look at ancient, medieval and early renaissance representations of angels for inspiration and their relationship to sacred space, alongside the extraordinary and deeply personal angels of Cecil Collins. We shall contemplate wings and winged forms symbolising protection, movement between worlds; heaven and earth, visible and invisible, human and divine, and the mystical landscape as the very ground they are placed upon representing the space between those worlds.
Cecil Collins, RA“Angels are winged thoughts of the Divine Mind”
We shall interpret the landscape, as an imaginative reflection of our own unique poetic inner landscape. Through orientation and guided two handed drawing studies and music, working with the traditional instruments of quill and reed pens, Chinese brushes and ink, Conte red crayon, charcoal and pencils, we shall explore mark making and the imagination, and come to establishing this ‘inner landscape’ then bring a winged form to rest there.
The finished drawing will then be transferred to a gesso panel and the painting will commence with layers of translucent egg tempera and precise mark making for fine details. Some colour harmony studies from Cecil Collins teaching will also be part of the course.
Key Information
Who is this course for?
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
What should I bring to class?
- Please bring your own brushes. You will need a selection of pointed round watercolour brushes, size 3 especially. Synthetic or natural hair are both fine.
- An artist’s sketchbook (A4 or A5) will be very useful for studies.
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
What days/times do I attend?
Tuesday – Friday, 30 March – 2 April 2027, 10:00 – 16:30
How many students can attend?
14
Where will this course take place?
This course will take place at our studios at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrolments to run.
The School may take and use images of you and/or your work for course advertisement and social media purposes.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Lily Corbett Gale is a painter who studied drawing and painting with the visionary artist Cecil Collins from 1976 until 1989 and continues to teach his methods in life drawing. She also worked as a picture restorer and conservator for many years. She completed her MA at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in 2002.
