The focus of this course is to explore how artists respond to a wide range of subjects and to discover ways of expressing our own reactions, thoughts, and feelings through art. The course is held at the Hastings Contemporary, where the exhibitions and collections will provide inspiration for creative exploration.
Using a variety of 2D and 3D materials, including pens, pastels, charcoal, paint, collage, and cardboard, we will experiment with different genres and themes. Activities will include drawing, painting, collage, zine-making, small-scale sculpture, phone photography, and printmaking, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and the development of personal artistic expression. Throughout the course, learners will draw inspiration from the artworks on display at the gallery, using them as a starting point to develop their own ideas and artistic responses.
Site
Hastings (Station Plaza)
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | From | To | Standard Fee | Overseas Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50053-01 | 30/09/26 | 25/11/26 | Wednesday | 11:15 | 14:15 | £215 | £190 | |
| 50053-02 | 20/01/27 | 17/03/27 | Wednesday | 11:15 | 14:15 | £215 | £160 | |
| 50053-03 | 14/04/27 | 16/06/27 | Wednesday | 11:15 | 14:15 | £215 | £190 |
Sharon Haward is an artist based in Hastings and who has exhibited widely and has participated and produced work for artists led projects, residencies and commissions in the UK and Europe. She works with a wide range of media and materials including installation, sculpture, film and photography and her practice is focused on an exploration of the relationship between our bodies and architectural space. Sharon Has over 30 years teaching experience, working in formal and informal educational settings and appealing to those with a keen interest in self expression and contemporary art practice.