Learn To Paint Like Beatrix Potter

During this fun and interactive 2 week watercolour course we will learn to draw and paint like the beloved children's book author and artist Beatrix Potter, who found her inspiration in nature and her surroundings.

Potter had a keen eye for observation, and with using her imagination, she produced many stories and illustrations of rabbits, mice, pigs, ducks and frogs dressed in human clothing.

Her sketchbook was full of drawings of flowers, leaves, insects and animals. She did studies of trees, interiors, household places, buildings and landscapes.

Potter once wrote "Nature, with the exception of water and air, is made of colour."

We will attempt to complete a colourful watercolour piece inspired by the work of Beatrix Potter, starting with sketching on a watercolour paper and we will be exploring the watercolour painting techniques that she used in her paintings.

We will not be able to use the same materials that Beatrix Potter used because they are no longer produced. However we will use the materials that will resamble that ones she used during her lifetime.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for both beginners and students who have already attended our precious art courses. Our professional art tutor Marina will explain, demonstrate and guide you through every step of the way.

What will I need?

You will need a very good quality A4 watercolour paper (Windsor and Newton or Daler Rowney), HB sketching Pencil, a putty eraser, black and brown watercolour india ink, calligraphy painting dip pen and nibs (or black and brown waterproof drawing and fine line pens as an alternative), Windsor and Newton Professional watercolours in tubes or pans (this can be either a complete set of paints, or at least the most essential colours: permanent carmine, new gamboge, sap green, antwep blue and burnt sienna), brushes suitable for watercolour, size 0, 2 and 4, three jars for water and some tissue paper, you will be able to purchase your materials from Goslings, Professional art shop in Sudbury, WHSmith, The Range or online stores.

About your tutor:

Marina T-Harrison has a BA Hons in Arts ( BA in Painting, Electives in Scenography, and Conservation and Restoration) and Master in Arts (MA in Scenography, Theatre Direction Pathway).

Her educational background is built on the values of the University of Arts London, where she completed her education in the arts at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Marina has been teaching at WSC for several years, on many art courses and workshops.

Whether you are interested to have art as a hobby and a leisure activity, or pursue a career in the arts, Marina is a strong believer that you can achieve this at any stage of your life.

Anyone who is under the age of 18 must been supervised by their parent or guardian.

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on [email protected] or telephone 01787 880619.

Please note we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants.

If you are no longer able to attend the class please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.

PLEASE NOTE: When buying more than one ticket for you or someone else, you must put in the correct individual information of all who are attending. Information can not be completely the same all tickets perchesed.

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