"World of Watercolour!" Adult Art Classes in Marchmont

Join us for World of Watercolour! Art Classes in Marchmont at Doodles Ceramics Workshop, with local artist Sheila Chapman. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, these classes are perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity along with other like minded souls. This in a 6 week block running from Monday 27th August to Monday 1st December. In this course Sheila will guide you through various watercolour skills, each week focussing on a different technique, skilll or subject matter. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, relax, and have fun with fellow art enthusiasts. Sign up now and let your artistic side shine!

BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS WELCOME

Max 10 students per class

Class times: 7pm - 9.15pm

VENUE: Doodles Ceramics Studio, 27-29 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh EH9 1HQ

ALL ART MATERIALS INCLUDED, plus tea/coffee & biscuits

Book here to book the full 6 week block for £150. Weekly classes are also bookable individually for £26 each - please contact me for further details on booking individual classes. Drawing boards or table easels are provided (depending on what we are doing each week).

Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Avoid white jumpers/tops if possible! If you prefer using your own watercolour brushes and paints you are welcome to bring them along. Also please bring a small portfolio or bag to take your work home in after each class (as it could be raining!)

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

WEEK 1 - 27th October - Paint Handling and Colour Mixing

In this class we will recap (or start learning!)how to achieve different saturation levels and tones using watercolour, and then experiment with various ways of combining paint colours to create the colour mixes we want on the paper. We will also practice using warm and cool colour palettes in some small landscape studies.

WEEK 2 - 3rd November- Looking at Light!- STILL LIFE

In this class we will be working from still life objects (natural objects, fruits and vegetables) in the studio to learn how to accurately represent the direction of light in your paintings. We will look at how to capture the effects of bright light and how to paint shadows.

WEEK 3 - 10th November- Using an underwash layer- CITYSCAPE

In this session we will experiment with laying down a first wash layer over a pencil drawing of an Edinburgh city scene, then building up colour and tone on top of this layer. (We will work from photo references in this class)

WEEK 4 - 17th November- Lost and Found Edges - ANIMALS and BIRDS

We will practice how to use broken edges and muted colours to create “lost and found” edges (i.e.”hard” or “soft” edges) in our watercolour paintings to add visual interest, and contrast this with using more defined edges in some areas. We will work from photo references of animals or birds.

WEEK 5 - 24th November- Botanical Drawing Techniques

This week we will practice detailed pencil drawing and applying accurate colour washes to create realistic representations of plants and flowers (from real life specimens in the studio).

WEEK 6 - 1st December- Ink and Wash Christmas Cards!

In this final class we will create three or four (depends how fast you work!) lovely hand drawn Christmas cards using dip pens, black ink and watercolour, for sending to family and friends. Designs will be available to copy or you can choose to create your own design(s). As this is the last class before Christmas everyone is also welcome to bring along any alcoholic (or non alcoholic) drinks to celebrate together - I will bring glasses and some Christmas snacks!

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