At this workshop with renowned painter, Gerald Porter, you will look at plants and complete a study using a combination of drawing and painting with watercolours. You will learn how to analyse and study the shape, dimension and arrangements using plants from the home and the garden centre, creating a colourful image of the objects in front of you.

Please bring along your own watercolours. All abilities welcome.

Gerald is a professional artist and has worked as Art Master and Head of Department in a range of schools and colleges. His work is exhibited nationally including the FBA and the United Artists Mall Galleries, as well as shown in many international (USA, Europe and Australia) and national and local collections.

If you have them, please bring a set of watercolours preferably in tubes (variety of colours), a few watercolour brushes such as a Number 6 round, a number 8 round, a Filbert Brush of some description plus a Rigger Brush. If you do not already have these items, please let us know in advance so we know what to provide.

All other materials will be made available for you to complete a watercolour during the day.

• The workshop will commence with a demonstration by Gerald.

• Tea and coffee breaks will be at 11am and 2.30pm.

• There will be time to stop at 12.30pm for a brief lunch.

• A critique of the students’ work will take place from 2.30-3pm

What to bring

Please bring along your own watercolours and brushes if available (see above) and we recommend you wear old clothes and/or an apron.

Cost

£50 per person. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Spaces are limited to 10.

Booking

Booking is essential via bookings@yardleyarts.org or you can book online by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button below and then completing the payment process. Your space(s) will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.