Ref: S1D36251
This course is for those new to watercolour who would like to learn to paint outdoors in the surroundings of Petworth House. You will meet at Petworth House and spend the whole day discovering where Turner was inspired. You will work in the grounds and in the studio at Petworth House.
The day will consist of demonstrations, explanations, guidance and encouragement. You will be shown how to use the materials supplied to produce a series of exercises that will enable you to move forward with this wonderful medium. You will use the small quick exercises to experiment and develop the options available and progress to complete at least one finished painting.
You will be encouraged to explore the flexibility of watercolour, mixing pigment on the palette and the papers surface. You will be guided with subject selection, how to construct a painting using composition and collective areas to draw the viewers focus.
At the end of the course, you will have a selection of studies and at least one finished painting. Join your tutor to explore and learn.
On this course the College will supply all of the materials including 4 sheets A3 watercolour paper, 5 tubes artist quality water colour paint in Yellow Ochre, French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, 1” flat brush, size 10 round brush, size 5 round brush, 4B pencil and a rubber per student plus 3 rolls brown self adhesive to share amongst the group.
Any further watercolour materials or equipment you have that you may find useful including a small plastic water pot with lid.
There is a £4 parking charge at the Petworth House Car park or free parking if you have a National Trust membership card.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). You will be provided with an easel, a folding lightweight chair and a drawing board for use on the course.
Please be aware that in the event of extreme weather forecast, such as high winds, the site at Petworth may be closed. We will inform you the day before if a cancellation becomes necessary and refund the cost of the course in full.
This course runs at Petworth House
Please meet at Petworth House reception from 10am for a 10.15am start. The course will finish at 4.45pm.
It is a 10 minute walk from the main visitor car park to the studio at Petworth. There is a mobility vehicle for those who might find this walk difficult.
People and Architecture are the main focus of Brian's watercolours striving to capture mood, light and atmosphere in daily life. His paintings have been exhibited at The Mall, Bankside and the RWA Bristol gaining awards. He has written articles for International Artist, The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines. He now demonstrates and tutors Watercolour nationally. In 2020 he was elected as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours.
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