Ref: S2D37591
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.
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
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
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Ann is one of this country's leading botanical artists and teachers working primarily in coloured pencil and graphite. She has been awarded four RHS Gold Medals and her work is in the prestigious Shirley Sherwood Collection and the RHS Lindley Library. Ann is an enthusiastic and nurturing teacher with over twenty five years' experience and now teaches around the world. Her book 'Botanical Painting with Colour Pencils' is a leader in the field.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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