Watercolour and Gouache - florals for beginners

This workshop will introduce you to different watercolour and gouache techniques which will be used to create vibrant, expressive and playful florals. Working from the source, the workshop will provide you with the understanding of how to approach floral painting in a gestural and spontaneous way, achieving unique, diverse and dynamic outcomes.

Whether you’re new to painting or looking to loosen up your creative practice, Phamie will guide and encourage you throughout, helping you build confidence and develop your own expressive style.

You will:

• Use different watercolour and gouache techniques.
• Paint bright, expressive and playful flowers.
• Work from real-life/source material.
• Develop a loose, spontaneous and gestural painting style.
• Create varied and individual floral compositions.
• Build confidence in experimenting with your own ideas.
• Receive guidance and support from Phamie throughout the session.

Artist bio:

Phamie Grace is an illustrator and print designer from the North East, now living and working in Yorkshire. Inspired by the natural world around her, Phamie’s work celebrates the beauty found in often-overlooked details, bringing them to life through vivid colour, energetic textures and refined details.

Her practice explores our connection to nature and place, finding inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures and small moments that surround us every day.

With a background in art education and print design, Phamie makes her workshops accessible and encouraging, where playful experimentation is celebrated. With her guidance you will build the confidence to take creative risks whilst also learning traditional and contemporary techniques.

When attending a workshop you can receive 10% off within the Gallery Shop on the day of your session.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable.

If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.