WORKSHOPS

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS FOR

INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS

WORKSHOP 1 : BASICS  9am – 3pm ( 6 hrs)

Aim :

To introduce you to the wonder of watercolour painting and to get you to paint 2 or 3 paintings in the session

Aspects Covered

* Drawing for watercolour   * Watercolour Washes Flat, Graded          

* Brush Techniques                  * Use of Values and Colour     

* Basic Composition                * Suggested Materials

  All materials supplied. Bring your own lunch

 

WORKSHOP 2: WATERCOLOUR PROGRESS   9am – 3 pm (6 hours)

 

Aim: To provide the watercolourist who wants to develop their skills to allow them to paint a variety of subject matter with confidence.  (Studio workshop)

Aspects Covered Include

* Review basic watercolour skills                    * Using values to ensure success

* Successful composition and balance          * Creating textures

* Effective palettes                                                * Overcoming problems

Bring your own watercolour kit and lunch

 

WORKSHOP 3: WATERCOLOUR PLEIN AIR   9am – 3 pm (6 hours)

Aim: To provide the watercolourist who wants to develop their skills to allow them to paint a variety of subject matter with confidence.  (Outside location)

Aspects Covered Include

* Scene selection                                                * Using thumbnail sketches

* Successful composition                                 * Creating textures

* Effective palettes                                           * Overcoming problems

Bring your own watercolour kit and lunch

 

Prices 2017/8 : One or Two artists $500 ($250 pp)    Additional artists $120

 

Locations: discussed at time of booking