Further Detail
You will follow a particular system of painting in watercolours which Richard will explain and demonstrate step-by-step and stage by stage. At times there will be instructions about how to achieve certain effects by mixing and layering which will be realised with coloured pencils as well as paint. Follow his system and you will be amazed by your achievement.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
Complete beginner to Intermediate
Materials
Materials are not covered by the course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £2 - £4 payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials bought in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
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.
You will follow a particular system of painting in watercolours which Richard will explain and demonstrate step-by-step and stage by stage. At times there will be instructions about how to achieve certain effects by mixing and layering which will be realised with coloured pencils as well as paint. Follow his system and you will be amazed by your achievement.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Learning to paint in watercolours.
- Understanding colour theory and practice.
- Skills in observation.
Level
Complete beginner to Intermediate
Materials
Materials are not covered by the course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £2 - £4 payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials bought in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
- A watercolour paint box which includes the following colours: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red / Scarlet, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue and Cerulean Blue. This following make is excellent, has all the colours, can be brought on line and is reasonably priced: Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box Watercolour Paint 12 Half Pans.
- Two good quality paint brushes: sizes three and eight approximately pro Arte round brushes are excellent. A set of five can be bought online at a reasonable price.
- Richard will have stretched watercolour paper on drawing boards in advance of the course especially for you. He will also bring coloured pencils for you to borrow. Water pots, spare paint pallets will be provided at the venue.
- Kitchen Roll
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.