For four days over Easter a group of nineteen A level pupils went to Cornwall on an art study trip. The Cornish peninsular has been a haven for artists for many years and the current generation of artists are building on that reputation. The course was mainly practical with drawing trips to Cape Cornwall, Levant Mine, Sennen Cove and the Minnack Theatre. The highlights, however, were the studio visits. These visits allowed the students to see the daily workings of artists and to question them about influences, materials, interests and subject matter. Artists included Louise McClary, Ashley Hanson and Naomi Frears. Naomi allowed pupils to make decisions about the directions of her painting whilst working on it which was a valuable and challenging experience.
The balance between exciting practical explorations and an understanding of the history of Cornish led to a highly successful trip, with fantastic weather and exemplary attitudes from all pupils making it all the better.
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