Five sessions* will run on Tuesday evenings from 18:30 to 20:30 on the following dates in 2023:
 
18th & 25th April
2nd, 9th & 16th May
 
This spring, local artist Laura Sanderson of Shreen Water Gallery comes to Gutchpool Farm to deliver 10 hours of watercolour tuition. Held over five two-hour evening sessions, this course is aimed at beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.
 
Course content includes:
Demonstration and discussion of well-known artists’ work, both historical and contemporary
Paper types and stretching on board
Skills including: mark making; colour theory and mixing with examples of dilution; concentrated colour; hard and soft edges; an introduction to working wet-into-wet; and using sketches to develop compositions
Using tone to develop contrast, light and shade, and to describe form
Speed painting to develop observation, mixing and responsiveness
Plein air sketching (weather permitting), use of photos and painting; highlighting aspects of the land here at the farm
 
Please note, we ask participants to bring with them the following equipment for the course:
4B pencil
Pale grey water soluble pencil
Masking tape
Cotman water colours: Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Ultra Marine Blue, Burnt Umber (a 12 x 8ml tube collection on Amazon costs £16.00)
Preferable but not essential: use of a camera (e.g. smart phone) and a printer
 
Boards, paper, three basic brushes and all other materials will be provided for you.
 
*All five sessions are included in the course price.