On this course, you will learn about the materials used for coloured pencil botanical work and the reasons why they are effective. You will learn the basic skill of laying down colour smoothly, mixing colours and choosing effective shade colours.
The tutor will demonstrate the techniques of layering, embossing, burnishing and underpainting, and will give you clear guidance as you have a go yourself. You will learn basic leaf techniques and how to mix realistic greens with some ways of achieving fine veins.
You will leave with some colour mixing templates and notes from the course, plus a leaf study and a good idea of how to go about starting a botanical drawing in coloured pencil. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to learn more on a longer course with the tutor.
Included
- 2 x A4 sheets of 300gsm hot pressed (smooth) watercolour paper
- Faber Castell Polychromos pencils: 103 Ivory, 278 Chromium Green Oxide, 174 Chrome Green Opaque, 172 Earth Green, 168 Earth Green Yellowish, 170 May Green, Warm Dark Grey
- Blender pencil
- Kneadable eraser
- Eraser shield
What students need to bring
- Notebook
- Pencil and pencil sharpener
Available to buy
Available from shop:
- A good variety of general art materials, including pencil sharpeners and watercolour paper pads (300gsm hot pressed)
Available from tutor:
- The tutor will bring a selection of additional and optional materials for you to try or buy:
- A further selection of Faber Castell and Prismacolor coloured pencils
- Rapesco 64 desktop sharpener
- Practice pads of Fabriano Studio watercolour paper
- Embossing tools
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear i.e. no open-toed shoes or sandals.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)