About the course
This course is aimed at anyone wishing to paint in watercolours - complete beginners are most welcome.
As it will be winter/early spring, we'll be painting subjects indoors, mainly from photographic reference or still life. 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. I try to focus on the painting, keeping drawing to a minimum (although there will necessarily be some drawing involved).
Over the previous seven years many people have found the course helpful, relaxed and fun.
We'll practice various watercolour techniques through painting a range of different subjects. 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.
We'll also touch on the different types of paper, paint and brushes available and the differences between them.
The main language will be English, but if you can forgive my French, I would welcome any French speakers.
Some work from previous watercolour courses
Times and dates
The course will run on six Wednesday mornings from 09:30 to 12:30, starting on Wednesday 19th February 2025 and finishing on Wednesday 26th March 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 basic range of watercolour paints available to use each week
- Some basic brushes
- A quality sheet of paper each week (more is available at cost price)
- A range of pencils, pens etc
- 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 working in the gallery which has been closed to the public and re-purposed for classes throughout the winter season. 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 6 people.
The cost of the six week course is 110€ per person, payable at the first session and includes all tuition, paper/pens 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 (December 2024), but are subject to change.
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