“Watercolour Painting in Chinese Style” 2-Day Workshop by Leach

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“Watercolour Painting in Chinese Style" 2-Day Workshop

Unlock the elegance of an ancient art form with a modern medium. This workshop offers a unique approach, adapting traditional Chinese painting principles for watercolour enthusiasts. Over two days, you'll learn to capture the graceful movement and compositional harmony of classic Chinese art using the accessibility and versatility of watercolour.

Who this is for:

This workshop is for beginners with no prior knowledge in watercolour painting, as well as anyone who has had some experience with it. For ages 12 and above.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the basics of how materials impact painting decisions and outcomes.
2. Understand the basics of how to control water in watercolour painting.
3. Learn basic watercolour techniques.
4. Learn to apply these techniques to paint a variety of subjects in Chinese Style.
5. Learn to troubleshoot to progress independently.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to -

1. Paint with watercolours more purposefully and confidently
2. Use a repertoire of watercolour techniques
3. Paint and apply Chinese Ink techniques
4. Troubleshoot and progress independently with applied practiceWhat you will paint:

Day 1 - PlantsBasic Leaves, Bamboo, Willow

Day 2- Flowers, Creatures, Landscapes

Goldfish, Wisteria, Orchid & Butterfly, Mountains(Subject to time)

Course Materials:

All materials used during classes will be provided. This includes but is not limited to:

• A wide variety of Student and Artist grade cellulose and cotton papers, as well as Chinese rice paper.
• Artist grade watercolour paints
• Artist grade gouache paints
• Synthetic, Sable and Squirrel round and flat brushes
• Porcelain/Stoneware palettes
• Rag cloths and paper towels
• Drawing/Clip boards
• Water containers
• Pencil, pen, masking tape
• Chinese reusable scroll (to take home)
• Chinese brush (to take home)
• Chinese rice paper board or similar (to take home)
• Online access to reference materials

Instruction Method

Small class sizes of 3 to 6 mean that I can attend to each student with personalised coaching. During class, we use a variety of watercolour materials to better understand how they impact our work and learn how to choose and adapt to them. I demo live during class, explaining and reiterating key instructions and tips. I will teach you how to identify mistakes so you can pre-empt, avoid, fix or repeat them to get the effects you want. Most importantly, you will learn how apply your new skills on Chinese influenced subjects such as flowers, animals, landscapes. To reinforce your learning, you will have access to videos and tutorial notes in my google classroom depositary, so that you can practise at your own time and pace.

Class Dates: 2 sessions on Nov 1 and 15, Saturdays

Time: 10am - 1pm (3 hours each day, 6 hrs total)

Location: My home studio at Cairnhill (Nearest MRT station, Newton)

Course Materials: All art materials used during the workshop will be provided. Light refreshments of coffee, tea and snacks will be available.

About me: I’ve been teaching art since 2015 and am an adjunct lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). I'm the illustrator of 4 published books and a Brand Demonstrator for renowned German paint makers, Schmincke.

Testimonials:

Leach is a natural educator and has put together an excellent curriculum from her own learnings and experiences! I really enjoyed her Chinese Ink Style Watercolour classes - perfect union of chinese and western techniques!Kat M

I truly enjoyed the 2-Day workshop you conducted, you make us feel very comfortable and relaxed. You were generous with your knowledge and useful tips especially emphasising with the proper tools (brushes & paper) that we should use. Also, Your demonstrations were precise. I've learnt some new techniques, and also got some things that I already knew reinforced. Your artwork is fabulous and I feel happy to have a chance to learn from you.Susan O

IMPORTANT:

Please note that the class fee is $240. However, a registration fee is charged at Eventbrite. students - Please message to find out details.

Current and Ex-students - Contact me about special rates!

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