Painting a portrait

Service Description

This workshop is for people with some watercolour experience who are confident with 'wet into wet' and 'dry on wet' watercolour techniques. It is not suitable for complete beginners. Come along for a creative and relaxing day using watercolour to paint a portrait of a Cambridge Chauffeur Punt Guide in addition there will be instructions in the book for how to paint a chill chap with a turquoise cap. I will give group and individual demonstrations of the painting techniques using watercolour. A printed painting guide with a step by step guide to painting the portrait and tips on colour mixing will also be provided for you to take home. During the demonstrations, I explain my process step-by-step and I will show you various techniques and methods for creating different effects with watercolours. One of the great things about attending a demonstration is that you can see the techniques being used in real-time and ask questions during the demonstration. You will be able to paint the project and I will give individual guidance and encouragement. You will produce a finished painting to take home along with notes explaining the techniques used during the workshop. Please arrive at 9.45am .This will allow you time to familiarise yourself with the amenities, meet me and your fellow participants and enjoy a coffee or tea. The demonstration will start at 10am and we finish at 4pm. All courses are for adults age 18 plus. You will need to bring: Watercolour paper (if possible Arches 140lb/300gsm cotton Cold pressed or rough surface). Brushes, a large wash brush and a fine pointed brush for detail. A ceramic palette or an old white plate for mixing colours, a pencil, 2 large jam jars, paper towel, masking tape and a board to tape your paper to. Suggested Colours: (if you don't have them bring your existing colours). Winsor and Newton Artist paints : Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue and Cobalt Turquoise Please bring your own lunch. Costa, Co-op and Tesco are a 5min walk. Free tea, coffee and biscuits (including gluten free) will be available all day. The workshop will be held in the large light and airy Wilkinson room at St John's Church, Hills Road, Cambridge. There is free parking at the rear of the Church. If you have a disability/additional support needs please contact me before booking. Please ensure that you provide me with full details of any specific requirements that you may have and I will endeavour to accommodate you.