Nether Edge Art School
Welcome!
Nether Edge Art School is a friendly independent art space right in the heart of leafy Nether Edge in south-west Sheffield.
We run weekly art classes and one-off workshops, enabling people of any ability to develop their art and meet like-minded people in an informal environment.
About the space
The studio is situated on the ground floor of an extended Victorian building known as The Workshop. The building also houses several other design businesses.
The open-plan space is large, light and airy and comfortably seats 10-12 people. It is equipped with easels, brushes, palettes, still life objects, reference material and art books.
Accessibility
The studio is fully accessible for wheelchair users. There is free on-street parking in the immediate area, as well as numerous bicycle stands within the grounds.
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About Us
Nether Edge Art school was opened in 2024 by artists Su Bodnar & Gill Gathercole. With over 30 years of tutoring experience between them, plus independent careers as professional artists, they are highly equipped to help their students develop artistic skills across a range of mediums.
Read on to learn more about Su and Gill, as well as their classes. For times and days of classes, plus one-off workshops, see the timetable below...
Su Bodnar
Su is a freelance portrait and mural artist and works under the name Studio Mayer. She has painted residential and commercial murals up and down the country and has been drawing, painting and selling portraits since she was 14 years old. She has a degree in the History of Art, Design and Film, and over 18 years' tutoring experience.
After university, Su trained and worked for a while in the film industry for directors including Michael Winterbottom and Tim Burton. This background gave her an in-depth knowledge of composition, colour and light, which still influences her current practice and tutoring.
Su has also trained in the sight-size method at the Sarum Studio Atelier of Fine Art. As a result, Su now offers cast drawing as an option in her classes.
Website: www.studiomayer.co.uk
Instagram: @studio.mayer
Tel: 07766 325 141
Email: susan@studiomayer.co.uk
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Portrait classes
Just like the regular Paint and Draw classes but with a focus on people as subject matter. We have a stock of good quality portrait reference photos to work from as well as plaster casts and desk mirrors for self-portraits. Each block includes one live model drawing session.
Cost: £111 per 6 week block. Block booking only. Gift Vouchers available.
Weekly Classes:
Paint and Draw
Self-led guided sessions with individually tailored tutoring. In one session per block a tutorial is provided in response to students' requests. These tutorials cover a varied range of subjects such as colour mixing, materials knowledge, specific techniques etc. The groups are friendly, supportive and welcoming, and are open to anyone, regardless of ability.
Cost: £108 per 6 week block. Block booking only. Gift Vouchers available.
Gill Gathercole
Gill is a practicing artist who works from her home studio in Nether Edge. She exhibits and sells her contemporary still-lifes and landscapes in several galleries throughout the UK. Gill graduated in Fine Art (painting) from Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham in the 1980s and worked previously as a graphic designer as well as running her own mural business.
Weekly Classes
Drawing classes
Friendly, supportive structured classes for anyone wanting to develop their drawing skills. These classes cover a wide range of media, subjects and styles. They are aimed at improvers but beginners are also welcome. Occasionally painting will be involved, often included when working in mixed media.
Cost: £192 x 12 weeks (also possible to pay in six weekly blocks)
Drawing & Painting classes
Whilst these classes are often structured, covering a wide range of media, subjects and styles, there is also an emphasis on allowing participants to explore their own interests. Gill provides guidance, feedback, support and encourages the creative development of each student.
Cost:£192 x 12 weeks (also possible to pay in six weekly blocks)
Aside from our regular classes, we also offer occasional drop-in classes. Please check beneath the weekly timetable or click the link for upcoming sessions. Details will also be published on our Instagram account.
Weekly Timetable
Monday
Time | Class | Tutor |
1pm - 3pm | Drawing & Painting Class | |
7.15pm - 9.15pm | Drawing & Painting Class |
Tuesday
Time | Class | Tutor |
6.45pm - 8.45pm | Paint and Draw |
Wednesday
Thursday
Time | Class | Tutor |
6.45pm - 8.45pm | Paint and Draw |
Friday
Time | Class | Tutor |
10am - 12pm | Drawing Class | |
1.30pm - 3.30pm | Drawing Class |
Coming Up...
28th December 2024 - All day portrait session, untutored, live model, single pose, £30
25th January 2025 - Oil Painting for Beginners, all day workshop, £80
Nether Edge Art School
The Workshop
28 Kenwood Park Rd
SHEFFIELD
S7 1NF
email: info@netheredgeartschool.co.uk