Watercolour Pure and Simple - 2 Day Course
21.06.2024 - 24.06.2024
South West
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Sue Bradley
470 GBP
Throughout these two sessions, from Friday 21st to Monday 24th June (2 day) and from Monday 24th to Friday 28th June (3 day), you will take inspiration from landscape, seascape and floral subjects around Westcott Barton and the local area. Sue will demonstrate and explain the principles and practices of the watercolour medium. You will be able to spend ample time outside and in the studio working on your own paintings, as well as having the chance to spend one-on-one time with Sue discussing, evaluating and developing your work, your technique and your personal artistic style. You can choose to come for two or three days of teaching, or, if you choose to stay for the full week, you will have Monday 24th June as a tuition free day for your leisure - perhaps exploring further afield, along the beautiful nearby coast, or into nearby Exmoor. Some time will be set aside for sketching/painting outside (weather permitting) although artists are welcome to work in the studio if preferred.
Upon your arrival on the Friday or Monday afternoon, at around 3pm, you will be greeted by the team at Westcott Barton.
The retreat will begin with a relaxed afternoon, settling into the accommodation, meeting fellow students and going on a guided tour with Sue around the grounds of Westcott Barton. The evening will finish with a group dinner.Breakfast will be served daily from 8.30am and students will then gather in the studio at around 9.30am for a morning demonstration.Tea, coffee and biscuits are freely available to help yourself to during studio breaks.
Lunch is served at 1pm. Afternoons will be dedicated to your own studio painting time, with Sue on hand to guide you.
Evening dinner is at 6.30pm.
Students are welcome to continue working in the studio outside of the designated teaching time.
Departure will either be on the Monday or following Friday morning, when Sue will discuss the best ways to ensure your work is taken home safely. Students are welcome to depart on the evening before if required.
Some days will be set aside for sketching/painting outside (weather permitting) although artists are welcome to work in the studio if preferred.
Course spaces are limited to 12 participants to ensure Sue has the ability to provide you with personal advice and support during your time here.
You will need to bring:
Your preferred watercolour paints, watercolour paper, brushes, sketchpad, pencil, liner pen and accessories including a palette. A pdf document containing full details about recommended paint colours, brush sizes, and accessories will be emailed to you nearer the time of the course.
Sue can advise on a suitable quality/brands of watercolour paints and paper.
For those artists wishing to paint plain-air (outside), a portable field easel or French easel is recommended. Easels can be made available to loan if suitable notice is given.
Tables and chairs will be provided.
