Calendar Notes for 2024/2025
October 2024
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Tuesday 1st - Expressive Portrait Painting with Richard Kitson
`There is a technique I will demonstrate which is an expressive portrait painting technique which take 30 mins. This will give members time to have a go and I could possibly show how I would then add a couple of details to sharpen up the portrait.
Members may use the medium of their choice but working in oils or acrylics is preferred. Members should bring their own materials.
Reference Photos for this workshop above
`There is a technique I will demonstrate which is an expressive portrait painting technique which take 30 mins. This will give members time to have a go and I could possibly show how I would then add a couple of details to sharpen up the portrait.
Members may use the medium of their choice but working in oils or acrylics is preferred. Members should bring their own materials.
Reference Photos for this workshop above
Tuesday 15th - Watercolour workshop with Matty Burnham
In this workshop we will be painting a landscape, including a small cottage, with ink and watercolour (AKA pen and wash). During the workshop we will practice skills that help create a sense of light, achieve depth and effectively simplify a composition.
The workshop is suitable for both beginner and intermediate artists. The approach is informal, supportive and friendly.
Materials:
You will need a soft pencil and an eraser.
Paper- Any watercolour paper will work, however I recommend using good quality cold pressed or rough cotton paper as this will make the techniques used easier to achieve.
I will be using Arches 140lb rough 100% cotton paper on a block.
Watercolours:
I will be using:
French Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Red
English Red (also called Light Red)
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Umber
But don’t worry if you don’t have these exact colours, alternative colours will work fine.
Ink:
Waterproof ink is essential for this workshop.
Fine liners pens are probably the most convenient option (eg. Micron Sakura or Uni Pin fine liners are both good quality and completely waterproof).
Using a dip pen with India Ink is another good option.
I will be drawing with a fountain pen filled with waterproof ink.
Brushes:
Whichever brushes you feel most comfortable with will be fine as long as they are suitable for watercolour. Both synthetic and natural hair will work fine. “
In this workshop we will be painting a landscape, including a small cottage, with ink and watercolour (AKA pen and wash). During the workshop we will practice skills that help create a sense of light, achieve depth and effectively simplify a composition.
The workshop is suitable for both beginner and intermediate artists. The approach is informal, supportive and friendly.
Materials:
You will need a soft pencil and an eraser.
Paper- Any watercolour paper will work, however I recommend using good quality cold pressed or rough cotton paper as this will make the techniques used easier to achieve.
I will be using Arches 140lb rough 100% cotton paper on a block.
Watercolours:
I will be using:
French Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Red
English Red (also called Light Red)
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Umber
But don’t worry if you don’t have these exact colours, alternative colours will work fine.
Ink:
Waterproof ink is essential for this workshop.
Fine liners pens are probably the most convenient option (eg. Micron Sakura or Uni Pin fine liners are both good quality and completely waterproof).
Using a dip pen with India Ink is another good option.
I will be drawing with a fountain pen filled with waterproof ink.
Brushes:
Whichever brushes you feel most comfortable with will be fine as long as they are suitable for watercolour. Both synthetic and natural hair will work fine. “
November 2024
Tuesday 12th - Watercolour workshop with Julia Borodina - subject, a city with people
‘Market day at Piazza di Santa Croce, Florence’ (a city with people)
Equipment for WATERCOLOUR painting:
• Sketches/ printed photos/ printed images of work for inspiration (my samples are above, all are welcome to use them)
• Drawing board or a watercolour easel
• one or two containers for your water
• watercolour paper A3 or A2
• extra watercolour paper for practice
• Watercolour paints
• Various size brushes
• Sponge
• Hair dryer
Tuesday 12th - Watercolour workshop with Julia Borodina - subject, a city with people
‘Market day at Piazza di Santa Croce, Florence’ (a city with people)
Equipment for WATERCOLOUR painting:
• Sketches/ printed photos/ printed images of work for inspiration (my samples are above, all are welcome to use them)
• Drawing board or a watercolour easel
• one or two containers for your water
• watercolour paper A3 or A2
• extra watercolour paper for practice
• Watercolour paints
• Various size brushes
• Sponge
• Hair dryer