ABOUT THIS COURSE

Henri Matisse was a French post-Impressionist and he was also linked to the Fauvist movement. Of all his artwork, his Cut-Outs are perhaps the most popular and most accessible. But how did he achieve the wonderful balance of colour and space that he is famous for? 

Some of Matisse’s most beautiful work was in his later life, when he was wheelchair bound. He began painting and cutting and created a new medium; the Cut-Out. But what is a ‘Cut-Out’? What makes Matisse’s work much more than a simple collage? In this workshop participants will look at and understand Matisse’s inspiration and process. Then, working from a still life composition set up in the space and using the beautiful papers specially selected and supplied by Liberties paper, participants will create their own Cut-Outs.

Mags Harnett is a practising artist and art historian. She will guide you through the day. Not only will you come out with a deeper understanding of Matisse’s art, you will take home your own finished ‘Cut-Out’ artwork.

One of the great aspects of this workshop is that you don’t have to be proficient in drawing or painting to take part, if you can use a pair of scissors you can do this! It promises it be a fun and relaxing day.

See below images from previous Matisse workshop with Mags.

MATERIALS

Paper supplied by LIBERTIES PAPER (Included with your booking)

About Mags

Mags is a practising artist. She trained at the Beaux-arts in France. She has been teaching Art Appreciation for several years and is on the guide panel and the artist panel at the National Gallery of Ireland giving tours, lectures and workshops.

If this course is sold out please add your name to the waiting list HERE