Experimental Landscapes: Embark on your own artistic journey alongside Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin to explore the captivating world of landscape painting.
Experimental Landscapes
Experimental Landscapes
Embark on your own artistic journey alongside Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin to explore the captivating world of landscape painting.

What to expect:

Richard will guide you through a dynamic exploration of various mediums and abstract techniques to create breathtaking landscapes that will develop your own artistic style.
 
You will explore and experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques, that will blend traditional landscapes with modern abstract elements.
 
With Richards support and tuition you will be equipped with the skills and inspiration needed to create your own masterpieces.

What to take/wear:

Please bring your own art box, or anything new you would particularly like to explore or anything you have at home.
 
Richard will offer more guidance on the first session.

Benefits:

The benefit of painting classes extends beyond the canvas.
 
In addition to developing or improving artistic skills, exploring art and creativity can be a therapeutic outlet, for your wellbeing, to encourage self expression and reduce stress. It’s also a great opportunity to meet likeminded creatives!

Who is your tutor:

Richard Francis Bellin studied Illustration BA(hons) at Southampton University in 2009.
 
He found his calling in fine art painting, creating landscapes and seascapes on a commission basis.
 
Richard has recently rediscovered a love for oils, finding inspiration in the great masters.
 
Having previously used handmade paints which were chalky, quick drying and unmalleable, Richard found comfort working in a free flowing medium with unlimited possibilities.
 
Richard is a multidisciplinary artist, teaching a variety of classes from life drawing to oil painting and illustration, to all ages.

Dates: Tuesdays, 21 Apr – 19 May & 2 Jun – 30 Jun
 
Times: 6pm – 8pm
The base 

The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange.

It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.

Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.

The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.

There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.

Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.

Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year. 

The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May. 

GALLERY OPENING TIMES

The gallery opening times and days vary depending on which exhibition is being presented.

Please check the exhibition pages before you travel to ensure the gallery will be open.

Purchase a Base Pass and gain unlimited access to their Gallery for 12 months – find out more here

Honesty Cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and 9.30am – 4pm on Sundays.

From a fully accessible building to relaxed visit days, they are dedicated to making their venue and exhibitions accessible for everyone.

Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at The Base.

Tickets for all exhibitions and workshops at The Base can be booked via the Corn Exchange Box Office: 01635 522733

Their phone lines are open daily: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (or until 7pm if there is a performance on), Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm

The Base Greenham, Greenham Business Park, Communications Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6HN

Please contact admin@thebasegreenham.co.u

Base Pass
 

Throughout the year, The Base attracts high quality touring exhibitions from the likes of the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and more.

They know that sometimes one visit just isn’t enough to take in all the talent on show.

So they bring you the Base Pass, enabling you to come and go as often as you like to each exhibition for a whole year!

Unlimited entry to The Base Gallery for 12 months*

10% off at Honesty owned cafes

PLEASE NOTE: Your new Base Pass card will be ready to collect on your next visit to The Base!

 Honesty cafe

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