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Unlock the secrets of watercolour techniques this Autumn with talented local artist Samantha Brockway.
On this six-week introductory course, Sam will share her enthusiasm and love of this medium by introducing you to simple and effective techniques so you can tackle your watercolour painting with confidence.
You will explore paint effects and methods to build texture, learn how to deal with mistakes and which brush to use when before tackling composition and how to plan your painting.
We will look at master artists David Hockney and Van Gogh, examining their mark making techniques in their watercolour sketches
This course will also cover the basics such as
paper stretching
creating washes
colour mixing
maintaining vibrancy with your colours
By the end of this course, you will have completed a minimum of 2 pieces of work. The first will be following a step-by-step process , thereafter working from a selection of images provided (multiple subject matter) or you can bring your own in to work from.
Who is the course aimed at
From beginners to those who already have experience with watercolours, this course offers something for everyone.
Join us to enjoy the subtle and mysterious world of watercolours.
What to bring
A basic set of starter / beginners watercolour brushes.
Cass Art have starter sets on sale for £16 and half-price Winsor and Newton sets all very good value - search for watercolour brushes. Hobbycraft have a basic pack with flat and round brushes for £4 (Gold flat and round Taklon Brush 6 pack) and Shore and Marsh have a set and case 15 pack for £16.50. For beginners these are fine.
A palette suitable for watercolour.
Both sites mentioned above have also have mixing palettes. The round ones are best with 10 wells. The works are selling Crawford & Black Artist Palettes for £1 at the moment.
What’s included
All required paper, paints and other materials and equipment.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied free of charge
Dates and times
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
10, 17 & 24 September
1, 8 & 15 October
Cost
£149 per person.
Suitable for ages 18+.
Spaces limited to 12 in total so book early to avoid disappointment!
Booking
Booking is made direct through Yardley Arts. You can email bookings@yardleyarts.org or book online below.
About the tutor
Samantha is a professional illustrator who works in many mediums but has loved working in watercolour since she saved up as child for her first boxed set of paint. She has always loved the translucent nature of watercolour and the texture of the pigments in the water.
Graduating from Bristol with a BA Hons in Graphics and Illustration, Samantha was shortlisted for the Macmillan Children’s Book Illustration Competition. She went on to illustrate several books and exhibited her work in London, Bristol, Kings Lynn, St Ives and Cambridge before becoming an in-house illustrator for the Greetings Cards industry where she worked for 15 years.
Samantha is now working as a freelance artist and illustrator and runs regular workshops in Northamptonshire. She believes everyone can paint and with the right skills become more confident in the process.
A prize winner at Northants Open Studios 2023 September Exhibition and more recently first prize at KDAS 119th Exhibition 2024.
To see examples of her work and more information, please visit her website samanthabrockway.com or find her on instagram @sam.brockway