En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Anne Ware
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This event forms part of a series of En Plein Air sessions for adults (18 yrs+) taking place on Saturdays throughout August. No previous experience is necessary - suitable for beginners and seasoned artists alike.
Cost: £10 (£45 for all five sessions) | Advanced booking required
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Itinerary
Meet at the Withypool Tea Room at 10am with your chosen En Plein Air kit and we will paint or sketch some of the favourite views that inspired Sir Alfred Munnings when he and his wife lived here for 5-6 years during World War II. Munnings reportedly used the loft at The Royal Oak Inn as a studio. We’ll reconvene at the Tea Room for a friendly review of our sketches at 12.15pm.
What to bring
Please bring your own art materials – see below – and dress appropriately for the weather. A hat will be essential for shielding your eyes from the sun. Sessions will take place come rain or shine!
Suggested materials for sketching:
Sketchbook or paper clipped/ taped on to a drawing board
Your choice of sketching materials – pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolour paints/brushes, pen and ink, etc.
Suggested materials for painting in watercolour:
Watercolour palette – with at least a red, blue and yellow
Watercolour paper – loose sheets on a board, or a pad
Water container and water bottle
Watercolour brushes – varying sizes
Tissues
Lightweight Easel (for standing up) or portable canvas chair to sit on
Masking tape
Pencil
Suggested materials for painting in oils or acrylic:
An outdoor suitable easel or tripod set up
A support to paint on – primed panels or canvas boards
Paints
Medium/thinners or water
Brushes
Palette
Rags/kitchen roll
Cost: £10 (£45 for all five sessions) | Advanced booking required
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Itinerary
Meet at the Withypool Tea Room at 10am with your chosen En Plein Air kit and we will paint or sketch some of the favourite views that inspired Sir Alfred Munnings when he and his wife lived here for 5-6 years during World War II. Munnings reportedly used the loft at The Royal Oak Inn as a studio. We’ll reconvene at the Tea Room for a friendly review of our sketches at 12.15pm.
What to bring
Please bring your own art materials – see below – and dress appropriately for the weather. A hat will be essential for shielding your eyes from the sun. Sessions will take place come rain or shine!
Suggested materials for sketching:
Sketchbook or paper clipped/ taped on to a drawing board
Your choice of sketching materials – pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolour paints/brushes, pen and ink, etc.
Suggested materials for painting in watercolour:
Watercolour palette – with at least a red, blue and yellow
Watercolour paper – loose sheets on a board, or a pad
Water container and water bottle
Watercolour brushes – varying sizes
Tissues
Lightweight Easel (for standing up) or portable canvas chair to sit on
Masking tape
Pencil
Suggested materials for painting in oils or acrylic:
An outdoor suitable easel or tripod set up
A support to paint on – primed panels or canvas boards
Paints
Medium/thinners or water
Brushes
Palette
Rags/kitchen roll
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Where is it happening?
The Square, EX32 8LN Barnstaple, United Kingdom, Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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Host or PublisherThe Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
