About the course
This course is aimed at anyone wishing to sketch in pen or pencil and paint in watercolours - complete beginners are most welcome.
Weather permitting, we'll be working outdoors, in and around the village of Monflanquin. Most weeks there will be a short practical demonstration, followed by plenty of time to work at your own pace with as much help and guidance as you would like.
Over the previous eight years many people have found my art courses helpful, relaxed and fun.
We'll practice sketching from life using pen or pencil then add more life and colour using watercolours. through painting a range of different subjects.
I'll help you with techniques for getting proportions right, shading, detail and perspective.
You’ll learn to paint buildings, landscapes, still life and architectural details.
We'll look at ways of achieving dramatic skies, realistic stone, trees and creating contrast with light and shade.
The main language will be English, but if you can forgive my French, I would welcome any French speakers.
Some of Jon's sketchbook pages:
Times and dates
The course will run on six Wednesday afternoons from 13:30 to 16:30, starting on Wednesday 14th May 2025 and finishing on Wednesday 18th June 2025.
Materials
If you already have watercolour paints and brushes you wish to use, please feel free to bring those instead
Included in the cost:
- A quality A5 size sketchbook
- A waterbrush to keep
- A range of pencils, pens etc
- A basic range of watercolour paints available to use each week
- Drawing boards and tape
- Tables, chairs etc
- Refreshments (tea / coffee / water)
I'll send a list of recommended materials (and suppliers) once your place on the course has been confirmed, should you wish to purchase your own materials.
Venue & cost
The venue will be Galerie JS in the heart of Monflanquin. We'll be using the gallery as a base. There is ample free parking within a short walking distance.
To provide a high level of personal attention, the number of places is limited to 8 people.
The cost of the six week course is 130€ per person, payable at the first session and includes all tuition, waterbrush and sketchbook as mentined above and refreshments. We accept cash, cheques and most payment cards.
To reserve a place (or request more information)
Please complete the form below (if you have any problems with the form, email: info@galerie-js.fr)
Please note that sending an email doesn’t guarantee a place. I will reply as soon possible to confirm. Places are allocated on a 'first come, first served" basis. To be viable, the course needs a minimum of 4 people. In the event that there are more requests than places, I’ll keep a waiting list.
All details above are accurate at the time of writing (April 2025), but are subject to change.
Would you like to buy this as a gift for someone? Let me know in the 'Message' field below and I'll send you a payment link and a personalised gift certificate in the recipient's name.
