Still Life Drawing & Painting

This course will be a 10-week programme of Still Life Painting and Drawing in which students will be able to develop, discover and to enhance their skills in painting and drawing across various mediums.

Through materials such as watercolour, acrylic paint and pencil this course will enable students to build up an interesting portfolio of work using a variety of techniques and skills drawing Still Life.

Suitable for beginners or those with some experience and looking to develop their skills.

A materials list will be sent out via email before the course.

About the tutor

Ronan is a visual artist and researcher based in Belfast, who is currently completing a practice-based PhD with Belfast School of Art. He has trained as a fine artist specialising in research surrounding social class and queer identity within the contexts of contemporary craft.

In 2020 he received a Fellowship to Teaching Award from Ulster University, where he worked across various departments including fine art, sculpture and applied art (textile, ceramics and design). From foundation-level to Masters students, Ronan has presented educational seminars and studio critiques, delivered group workshops and individual tutorials and supervised assessments and grading for students (written and verbal).

He is currently a member of two artist-led studio groups based in Belfast (Flax Studios and Arcade Studios), where he regularly contributes to exhibitions, mentorship activities, production residencies and collaborations. Most recently Ronan was commissioned to develop and independently oversee a public engagement programme for Catalyst Arts, Belfast.