Discover wet-in-wet watercolour over two busy using an English country garden as our theme. Create garden 'tapestries' of colour by pooling luscious washes, printing seeds, masking blossom, layering foliage and more! A short trip to the pub garden is included (weather permitting.) All welcome. Timings: Friday 2-8pm and Saturday 10-4 Includes a pub lunch, pub supper, all materials and teas/coffees.…
Watercolour’s create translucent, sensitive portraits. Benefit from Catherine’s thirty years portrait experience, stepped demos and one-to-one tuition during this busy day. With her help print your own photo of a friend or family member in advance. Draw/trace a likeness and mask paper for sparkling eyes and highlights. Discuss skin colours and add shadow for drama and depth. ‘Lift off’ subtle…
Enjoy rich colour and running paint as Catherine introduces you to her particular form of loose watercolour techniques. Deepen your understanding of pigment using painted swatches, explore complex composition and follow demonstrations to take home a stunning seascape. Timings: Friday 2-8pm and Saturday 10-4 Includes a pub lunch, pub supper, watercolour artboard and teas/coffees. Venue: Packhorse Bath BA2 7DU
Do you want to paint with watercolours but are worried about their scary reputation? Or have you just started painting in this great medium but want to loosen up your techniques and be more expressive? This painting retreat has been designed for you as a beginner. Over two tutored days and in a small group Catherine will bust myths and…
Capture pretty hump-backed bridges, colourful canal barges, moorings and locks in line and wash with Catherine as your tutor and guide. We will spend a full day outdoors sketching beside the Kennet and Avon, beginning at 10am in Widcombe and ending at 4pm in Sydney Gardens. The canal tow path is slightly uneven in places and there are steps. Includes…