Chris Koning

This course will explore the formal ways in which paintings are constructed. Looking at a range of artists throughout the history of painting, the course will experiment with a range of different ideas, techniques and materials to explore the questions 'what makes a painting interesting? What is the language of painting?' Discussions and exercises will revolve around narrative, surface, composition, texture, scale and colour. This course is ideal for beginners and for painters who want to jumpstart their thinking. You will leave the class with a range of work and a deeper understanding of how to make a picture.

Chris Koning is a practising artist with over ten years teaching experience. Studying intensively at the New York Studio School of Drawing & Painting after finishing her BA, she completed her MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins in 2002 and her formal teaching qualification at University of the Arts London in 2008. As well as teaching painting and drawing at Central Saint Martins she also teaches painting at the Art Academy, Southwark and is Lead Tutor on the University of the Arts London Drawing Award & Certificate. Her work can be seen at www.chriskoning.com.