29 Sept-1 Oct 2011
Autumn Palette
Venue: Blakeney Harbour Room, North Norfolk Autumn brings a riot of colour and many interesting textures to garden and hedgerows. Learn how to work with a perfect Autumn palette and a variety of brush techniques. We produce a botanical study sheet of vibrant leaves, berries and seedpods in watercolour. Demonstrations and step by step tuition will encourage you to experiment and have fun with colour.
24-26 Feb or 4-6 Aug 2011
Coast! get started in botanical/natural history painting
Venue: Blakeney Harbour Room, North Norfolk
North Norfolk is noted for its unspoilt coast. This new
3-day course will introduce the basic skills of observation, drawing and watercolour painting necessary to make studies of shoreline finds such as shells, feathers, plants and pebbles.
In this studio based class we will work from flora and flotsam provided. Elaine Searle uses technique demonstrations and simple, practical exercises to encourage rapid progress, giving confidence to those with little or no previous experience.
The small class size allows for plenty of individual attention and we create an atmosphere that is supportive and non-competitive with the focus on enjoyment together with personal achievement.
The aim is that everyone should go home with a study sheet to be proud of, and the confidence to paint ‘finds’ from their own beach or country rambles.
26-28 May 2011
White on White
Venue: Blakeney Harbour
Room, North Norfolk
Learn to paint delicate white
subjects. We will show you how
to use very subtle watercolour
mixes to achieve the colour
biases often see in white flowers
and vegetables. Many botanical
artists shy away from white,
believing it to be too difficult.
Lose that fear and learn how its done!
Gain new painting skills or polish up existing ones. Small, friendly and supportive classes.
3 day non-residential classes £290
inclusive of 2 course lunch, refreshments, tuition, use of specimens, art materials, papers, and equipment. 10am - 3.30pm
Full payment required
with booking.
26-28 July 2011
Roses
Venue: Stanford Bridge, Worcestershire
This class is perhaps more suited to those who have already made a start with watercolour. Roses are complex but rewarding.
Learn how to paint petals that range from darkest velvets to palest colour blends. Practice techniques and colour mixes to make rose leaves come to life. We look in detail at all aspects of drawing and painting roses. Exercises and demonstrations will build your confidence. Paint a study sheet in watercolour. The small group size will allow for plenty of individual support from the tutor.
2011 Course Brochure
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