Painting Winter Landscape in Watercolour - Taster Session

Ref: STM41829

Location: West Dean
£45

Places available

About this course

A taster session to introduce you to painting a winter landscape in watercolour. This two hour taster session will be held on the Gardens Gatehouse Craft Table. Please access via the Gardens Entrance.

Course Description

Led by experienced watercolour tutor Christine Forbes, a long-standing member of the West Dean teaching team, you will explore some simple drawing techniques, colour mixing, brush control and wet into wet watercolour techniques.

This two-hour taster session introduces the pleasure of painting as pure craft, experimenting with a variety of brush and wash techniques. YouÂ’ll create an imaginative winter landscape and experiment with colour to create your own small painting. Everything you need to know will be explained and demonstrated by Christine.

Through guided demonstrations and individual support, you will gain confidence in capturing the mood, light and character of a winter landscape using watercolour. The session encourages experimentation and enjoyment of the medium, making it ideal for both beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills.

For those interested in developing their practice further, this taster provides an introduction to Christine ForbesÂ’ range of watercolour short courses at West Dean College.

Course Materials

Included

  • Watercolours
  • paper
  • brushes
  • Palettes
  • pencils
  • Tape
  • Cups

What students need to bring

An apron

Available to buy

A variety of art and craft materials are available to buy in the Gardens Gatehouse Shop.

Timetable

This two-hour taster session will be held at our Craft Table in the Gardens Gatehouse. Please access via the Gardens entrance.

Start time: 10am Finish time: 12pm

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