The Foundations of Watercolour Painting Workshop

During this course you will discover how a deeper understanding of painting techniques can equip you with the practical methods and skills to help you with any future paintings you want to attempt.

Suitable for people of all levels of experience; from those who are new to watercolour painting to more experienced artist this foundational course in watercolour painting unites primary techniques so that you can expand your creativity in one coherent approach.

This fully guided course covers topics such as:

·      Seeing shape: Translating three-dimensional objects into simple shapes before painting.

·      Mark Making: Exploring different types of marks and developing good brush control.

·      Understanding Basic Techniques: Learning fundamental techniques such as creating washes wet-on-wet wet -on-dry glazing lifting and blending.

·      Colour Mixing: Learning how to mix colours to create a wide range of hues and values.

·      Composition: Exploring the principals of composition and design to create visually interesting drawings.

·       Subject Matter Exploration: Experimenting with different subjects such as still life and flowers.

General Info:

⏳ Duration: 4 Hours

Location : Gorilla Bar Manchester

Age required: 16+ with a valid ID

♿ Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible

 What We Will Provide:

· Watercolour Paper & Drawing board

· Drawing pencils eraser and sharpener

· A range of watercolour paints

. Tuition from our resident watercolour artist

.Instructional handbook

Event Venue

Gorilla, 54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW, United Kingdom, Manchester

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