Essential Watercolour

Tutor: Private: Ian Scott Massie

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
Novice

Typically for a max of 10 people.

Full Day

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A comprehensive grounding in the principles of using watercolour. Suitable for beginners or for any artist who wishes to go back to basics and be inspired.

– Find out about the principles of watercolour painting
– Learn about the equipment and materials you’ll need
– Try out key skills and experiment with different techniques
– Be guided through the processes involved and be inspired!

Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

if you have them, you should bring along your usual brushes, paper and watercolour paints. If you've never painted before and have no materials, then there will be a selection of brushes and paints available to borrow and some to buy from the tutor if you wish.

Tutor: Private: Ian Scott Massie

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“I enjoyed the structured approach which meant I felt I could achieve. The instant feeling that I could do it and I didn’t need to worry that I might be the worst in the class.”

– Sue

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