Further Detail
This style of painting is much more time consuming than the freestyle – more like western botanical painting. You begin by making a sketch of your composition from photographs of flowers or birds. Maggie may also bring some live flowers for your inspiration. Your sketch is then traced on to sized paper or silk and the colour is added in several layers. You may only complete one painting during the course, possibly two
Skills/Techniques Covered
Learn to sketch your composition followed by the technique of layering and blending colour
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
This style of painting is much more time consuming than the freestyle – more like western botanical painting. You begin by making a sketch of your composition from photographs of flowers or birds. Maggie may also bring some live flowers for your inspiration. Your sketch is then traced on to sized paper or silk and the colour is added in several layers. You may only complete one painting during the course, possibly two
Skills/Techniques Covered
Learn to sketch your composition followed by the technique of layering and blending colour
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee
Please Bring With You
- Any Chinese painting materials you may have
- Palette
- Soft cloth to cover work surface (eg an old sheet)
- Paint rag or kitchen towel
- Sketch pad and pencils
- Maggie will also bring Chinese painting materials for loan or purchase. A basic set will cost approximately £20
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.