Watercolour & Ink – Animals of the Hedgerow Workshop

Course intent

To develop techniques and methods to draw and paint some animals in their hedgerow habitat. You will be shown how to set up and compose a drawing/painting and be shown how to use pen, ink and watercolour wash.

What will I learn?

· Drawing and painting through the observation and depiction of animals and wildlife such as: mice, dormice, birds, voles, perhaps insects such as butterflies · Draw/Paint the hedgerow habitat · We will examine some introductory methods of painting and drawing from a photograph or similar using the technique of pen, ink and watercolour wash. · In addition to this you will learn some basic colour mixing and colour theory and an exploration of shape and form, tone and texture

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is All abilities. Those with some experience of drawing would be helpful but not essential. Useful for those who need a refresher as well as those with little experience.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · A set of watercolour paints (as many colours as possible) a waterproof art pen with a fine point (0.2 is good), or a selection of art pens if you have them, a small jar of waterproof black ink, (Windsor and Newton is good but any water resistant black ink will be fine) · In addition, please bring a Watercolour paper pad (suggestion A4), watercolour brushes, pencils, eraser, sharpener, a palette, tissues and water jar. · Also please bring in your own images of hedgerow animals and their habitat if you have any (though the Tutor will also provide some images.)

If you have any queries, please email the tutor at adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

To progress onto other longer courses in watercolour or other SAL courses.

The Tutor runs longer term courses in drawing and painting at Guildford centre on a Monday morning and Farnham centre on a Thursday morning.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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