Inspired by Turner

Service Description

Suitable for beginners to improvers. William Turner was known as the painter of light. On this workshop we will take inspiration from Turner’s colour palette and techniques to experiment and enjoy creating expressive paintings in watercolour. Objectives: •To master and practice key watercolour techniques for creating expressive paintings • To understand which colours to choose for depicting the sun • To learn from Tutor demonstrations and enjoy playing and experimenting • To develop your own style and creative approach to the subject matter presented • To learn more about Turner’s as a watercolourist PLEASE BRING the following Materials and Equipment. I buy my materials from Skipton Art Shop. • Good quality watercolour paper it must be 300gsm (140lb) rough or NOT (cold pressed) paper. Bockingford 300gsm (ROUGH or NOT – Cold Pressed) either is good. • An old tea towel or soft cloth (used for regulating water on the brush) • An Apron • 2B pencil and putty rubber You can purchase single sheets of paper on the workshop if you prefer. Brushes Any good brand will do. Make sure they can be used for watercolour. If you have already purchased a set of brushes and have some then we can work with these. • Daler & Rowney Graduate 1 inch • Rigger size 0 (Artmaster Pearl Series 5) you don’t have to get the exact size but a Rigger is a great brush for some of the effects we are going to do. MATERIALS PROVIDED Watercolour paint will be provided but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’d like advice on how to use the colours you have got. We will be using Winsor and Newton’s Cotman watercolours. • The Tutor will supply you with a size 12 round brush. • Kitchen towel and masking tape • Spray misting bottle (if you have one bring it as I have some to share) • A mixing palette (bring your own if you prefer) • Masking tape • Drawing Boards Doors open at 10.15am to start at 10.30am Please bring a pack lunch (there are shops nearby if you prefer to purchase something) To find out more about your tutor Amanda Beck please visit her website: www.amandabeckartist.com Feedback from Previous Students: “Excellent demonstrations and guidance. As a beginner, it was the perfect introduction.” “Amanda’s relaxed teaching style gave me the encouragement I needed to enjoy watercolour again.” “I’ve been looking for a course like this for ages—now I can’t wait for the next one!”