Watercolour Foundations - Beginners Workshop - Part 1

About the entire Watercolour Foundation Series:

These full-day workshops are designed for beginner to intermediate painters looking to master core skills. The series consists of four distinct parts, scheduled throughout the year to focus on different techniques.

• Sequence: Complete Part 1 first to build your base.
• Flexibility: Once Part 1 is finished, the remaining sessions can be taken in any order as they become available.
• Skill Level: Ideal for new painters or those wanting to strengthen their foundations.

Questions? Please contact Annette directly via
email [email protected]

The materials list and images here will guide you. While we may not use every colour mentioned in this specific session, these are excellent additions to help you build a versatile kit for your ongoing watercolour practice.
I recommend Musgrave Art at Southport for your paints and brushes.

WATERCOLOUR FOUNDATIONS Series - MATERIALS LIST

Support boards and watercolour paper will be supplied to ensure consistency in learning outcomes.

Brushes

Round Watercolour Brushes – Well-pointed, sizes 6, 12, or 14

Small flat brush to refining (eg. Princeton flat shader size 4) or similar

Round Chinese Reservoir Brush (available at Musgraves Art Supplies)

https://musgraveart.com.au/product/large-refillable-sumi-brush/

Extra Brushes – Any additional sizes you have

Other Materials

· Water Containers (x 2) (also available to borrow at the studio)

· Apron

· Box of tissues (box can be used as a support)

· Palette – Ensure you have plenty of mixing space. Avoid coloured plates or dishes.

If buying the flower palette with lid option pictured, you will need at least 3 of these double palettes.

· Graphite Pencil – 1 x HB, or 2B well sharpened

· Household sponge (must be cellular type)

· Masking Tape – 1” or ¾”

· Eraser – Kneadable and/or crumbly brown art Factis eraser

· Pipette or small squeeze bottle for adding water (scroll down for pictures)

· Mug or drink bottle. Refreshments provided

· BYO Lunch - kitchen and fridge available (or can be purchased at nearby shops)

Watercolour Paints - Student-Grade Tubes

Student-grade paints, are an economical option. As you progress, you may wish to upgrade to artist-quality paints; these offer stronger pigments and greater vibrancy, meaning a little goes much further. Both options are listed here.

Option 1: Student -Grade Watercolour Tubes - Suggested Colours:

• Cool Yellow: Winsor & Newton Cotman Lemon Yellow Hue (PY175)

• Warm Yellow: Daler Rowney Aquafine Indian Yellow Hue (PY15)

• Cool Red (Magenta): Daler Rowney Aquafine Alizarin Crimson Hue (PR176)

• Cool Blue (Cyan): Daler Rowney Aquafine Phthalo Blue (PB15)

• Violet/Purple: Winsor & Newton Cotman Dioxazine Purple (PV23)

• Sap Green: Daler Rowney Aquafine Sap Green (PY73 / PB29)

• Dark: Daler Rowney Aquafine Payne’s Grey (PBk7, PB29)
. Daler Rowney - Luma White Opaque White Watercolour (available from Musgrave Art, Southport)

You are welcome to bring paints that you already own but stay away from lower-quality options from larger retailers, discount or variety stores.

Option 2: Artist-grade watercolour tubes – Suggested colours:

You may choose artist-grade tubes. Aim for the most transparent options where possible. The list below is a guide—close matches are fine.You need only one from each of the following six colour groups:

1. Cool or Neutral Yellow

• Winsor & Newton or Schmincke Transparent Yellow (PY150)

2. Cool Red (Magenta)

• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Rose (PV19)

3. Cool Blue (Cyan)

• Winsor & Newton Winsor Blue (Green Shade) or Art Spectrum Pthalo Blue (PB15)

4. Warm Yellow or Gold

• Schmincke Quinacridone Gold (PY150, PR101)

5. Violet

• Daniel Smith, Holbein, MaimeriBlu or Schmincke Dioxazine Violet (PV23)

6. Neutralising Dark

• Art Spectrum Neutral Tint (PBk6, PV19, PB15:3)

7. Daler Rowney - Luma White Opaque White Watercolour (available from Musgrave Art, Southport) https://musgraveart.com.au/product/luma-bleed-proof-white/

Optional Colours

• Any other paints that you may already own

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