Pastel workshops

Join award winning British wildlife artist Vic Bearcroft on this special pastel workshop, where you will learn how to paint wolves in pastel on velour paper.  You will be painting one of UK WCT’s own wolves from a selected reference photograph, in sight of the wolves themselves.  No previous drawing experience is necessary, as the velour paper will have the basic outline printed on, so that you can concentrate on using pastels to create colour, form and texture.  
The workshop is suitable for people who have never painted before or more advanced artists.
You will also have the opportunity to meet Torak, Mosi and Mai, the centre’s three juvenile wolves at very close quarters. You can feel the fur, take some fantastic reference photos, or just sit amongst them, while they find out more about you!

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After the workshop, there will be a live auction one of Vic’s limited edition wolf prints,  personally signed as a one-off, from which all proceeds will be donated to the UKWCT.
40% from all the proceeds of the workshop will be donated directly to the UKWCT, who help to fund a variety of projects in Eastern Europe to keep wolves in the wild.
Light refreshments will be provided, but please bring a pack-up lunch.
Depending on the weather, there is a wonderful grassed outside area, in full view of the wolves, or if the British weather fails us, we will be using the spacious observation room, with viewing windows.
Places for the workshop will be limited to 15, to ensure individual guidance and tuition.

THE DAY WILL CONSIST OF:

  •  Introduction and talk by UKWCT staff, followed by a visit to meet the wolves
  • Photo opportunities, your very own reference material!
  • All tuition and individual guidance throughout the day
  • All art materials provided
  • A live auction of a limited edition wolf print, with all proceeds donated to the UKWCT

 

WILDLIFE DVDs

Vic has just completed filming a series of wildlife DVDs. The first of these – a portrait of Torak, is scheduled for its television premiere on 17th March. There will also be DVD box sets available, which will include pre-outlined velour, reference photo, pastels, putty rubber, sanding block, tuition guide, tips & techniques guide and email/phone support - everything you need to complete the painting on your DVD.

Please contact Vic directly at vicbearcroft@tiscali.co.uk or tel: 01636 651699 to confirm dates and places available.