Watercolour - Boats & Harbours 3 Day Workshop [SSK]

Course intent

You will learn how to sketch and paint in a harbour setting. We cover essential basic techniques working from second hand photos and strategies to work from life. This course will help you observe

You will learn with Rose Bramwell, who has 30 years’ experience teaching Art. She works as an editorial illustrator and visualisation illustrator for local architects as well as exhibiting in local galleries and art fairs.

What will we cover?

You will build techniques that can be practised both inside and outside (plein air),

You will learn:

• Sketching Techniques for your sketchbook
• How to sketch and paint boats describing form
• How to observe, select and design your composition to engage an audience
• How to paint light and reflection

Watercolour Painting Techniques:

• Using different brushes and brush techniques
• Exploring Watercolour Sketching Techniques and speed painting
• Techniques for working with light and contrast using wet in wet and glazing
• Mixing methods using colour theory
• Using dry brush and texture

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

  Suitable for complete beginners. Every session will involve tailored individual support and targets.

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

  You need to bring:

• Paper: Watercolour paper – Cold Press 300 gsm or similar, A4 or A3 size.
• Cartridge Paper Pad or Sketchbook: A4 size and at least 120gsm
• HB, 2B and 4B pencils
• Brushes: Synthetic or synthetic/hair mixtures, Round (with a point): 12/ 14 and a larger mop brush (Recommend: Rosemary & Co)
• Paints: Artist’s Quality or Student watercolours in tubes or pans; (Artist’s Colours if you can afford them). Most are usually contained in a beginner’s set or can be bought separately
• Large watercolour palette for mixing paint
• Fine Liner Pens OR a Dipping pen, nib and ink)

  What can I do when I finish the course?

  To progress onto further urban sketching and watercolour courses and workshops. Rose will also be offering Urban Sketching workshops as part of the summer skills programme.

  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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