ONLINE Back to Basics: An Introduction to Chinese Painting - Tues 7th June 2022 at 10am
SKU:
MC0706aa12
£50.00
£50.00
per item
If you wish to take part but are unable to attend the workshop demo live, please select the recording only option below.
All students will be given access to watch our video playback service of this workshop for 30 days. Please note that the follow up session will not be recorded.
Tutor: Maggie Cross
Tues 7th June 10am - 11:30am workshop demo
Tues 14th June 10am - 11am feedback and Q&A
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop forms part of our 'back to basics' range of classes, and is specifically designed for absolute beginners and those looking to build confidence using particular materials. It forms the perfect foundation from which to progress to Maggie's future online Chinese painting classes.
Workshop details
Back by popular request, in this class Maggie will introduce you to basics of Chinese painting - a distinct and beautiful art form that uses very different techniques to those often found in traditional western painting styles.
You will start with a brief history of Chinese painting, then Maggie will provide an explanation of the materials required and how they are used, followed by demonstrations of how to hold and load the brush and use it to make the basic strokes you need to produce a variety of subjects.
Maggie will be asking students to submit photographs of their work in the week following session one, so that she can tailor the feedback and demonstrations given in session two.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
A kit for this course is available directly from Maggie at a cost of £22 including P&P (to UK students). The kit will include:
For those students wishing to source their own materials, you will need:
All students will also need:
You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – the demo session is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Links to suppliers
You can purchase materials directly from Maggie by clicking here to visit her website
Materials can also be sourced from art suppliers such as Jacksons
Tues 7th June 10am - 11:30am workshop demo
Tues 14th June 10am - 11am feedback and Q&A
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop forms part of our 'back to basics' range of classes, and is specifically designed for absolute beginners and those looking to build confidence using particular materials. It forms the perfect foundation from which to progress to Maggie's future online Chinese painting classes.
Workshop details
Back by popular request, in this class Maggie will introduce you to basics of Chinese painting - a distinct and beautiful art form that uses very different techniques to those often found in traditional western painting styles.
You will start with a brief history of Chinese painting, then Maggie will provide an explanation of the materials required and how they are used, followed by demonstrations of how to hold and load the brush and use it to make the basic strokes you need to produce a variety of subjects.
Maggie will be asking students to submit photographs of their work in the week following session one, so that she can tailor the feedback and demonstrations given in session two.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop
- The materials required for Chinese painting and how to use them
- How to hold a brush
- How to load a brush
- The basic strokes needed to produce a variety of subjects
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
A kit for this course is available directly from Maggie at a cost of £22 including P&P (to UK students). The kit will include:
- Two brushes - one large and one small
- 10 sheets of grass paper
- Liquid ink
For those students wishing to source their own materials, you will need:
- One small / fine Chinese brush
- One large Chinese brush
- Chinese practice sheets or grass paper
- Liquid ink
All students will also need:
- Palette
- Smooth absorbent cloth to cover your work surface
- Painting rag or kitchen roll
- Two water pots
You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – the demo session is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Links to suppliers
You can purchase materials directly from Maggie by clicking here to visit her website
Materials can also be sourced from art suppliers such as Jacksons