During this one day workshop, Karen will use the medium of watercolour to inspire Students to start to explore the various and extensive techniques that are possible in producing a simple finished piece of botanical art.
Students will learn
– how to use close observation by studying the unique differences in the way that botanical subjects grow
– explore shape, textures, and colours
Demonstrations and examination of painted work examples will assist in turning observations and development of techniques into expressive and creative pieces of artwork.
Please note there is a max £5 material charge payable on the day.
Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything
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
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.
Please also bring the following if you have them. However, the outlay for PROFESSIONAL watercolours can be very expensive if you are not sure you will want to take up painting, If you'd prefer not to risk it, only very basic equipment is needed and additional colours and paper can be provided as required, and a £5 materials charge should cover these.
If you do have some materials and wish to avoid the materials charge, please bring the following:
• Any PROFESSIONAL watercolours you have
• Watercolour brushes No 3 and No 5
• Kitchen roll
• Note pad
• Pencil HB and B
• Mixing palette or old white plate for mixing paints on
