Come and enjoy learning how to paint the modern watercolour botanicals and flowers that are so popular on greeting cards, stationary, Pinterest and Instagram right now. You can use your new watercolour skills to create your own thank you cards, party and wedding invitations, place settings, menu cards… the list is endless!
Bring a friend, your mum or your daughter and spend a wonderful, relaxing day together.
(suitable for absolute beginners and the more experienced.)
This workshop is designed to help you to:
· Understand how to draw simple flowers and leaves
· How to arrange the subject on paper
· How to mix colours for botanicals
· Which watercolour techniques to use
How to draw easy flowers and botanicals
How to paint simple garlands, flowers, leaves and berries
(And how to “erase” any watercolour mistakes!)
What’s included:
All the art materials you’ll need: no need to buy or bring anything with you
A detailed multi-page handout covering all the techniques you’ll learn in the workshop
Unlimited hot drinks and biscuits to keep you going!
And not included:
Lunch: bring a packed lunch along
Accommodation (we can supply a list for you)
“Sarah is a wonderful teacher – she does lots of demonstrating and guides you through all the basics of watercolour painting, so that you feel confident that you can actually paint … with paints … on proper paper … with a brush … and know what you’re doing! ”
Payment information:
Total Fee: £225 for 2 days
Deposit of £125 to be paid online, the final £100 to be paid 7 days before the workshop starts.
Please be warned: my courses fill up very quickly !