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Progressing your Watercolours (5-week course)


  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 1EU United Kingdom (map)
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Do you want to improve your watercolours, but need a follow-on class to do it?

If you’ve already attended previous watercolour classes with Chris Richbell or have with experience with another tutor, then this could be the class for you.

This is designed to be a small group to give you the attention you need.

In week 1, Chris will set you a challenge and provide images from which to work - but please remember to bring your images for week 2 with you for this session, see below.

In week 2, you will need to bring two images to work from. These should be a landscape or seascape or a copy of a painting. They need to be clear images in colour, and not too complex. They might be your own photo or a magazine or picture from a book and they will be used as a basis for a simplified watercolour. We will not be aiming for photo realism, more an impression of something that is important to you. You can also bring an image on an iPad.

Feel free to show these to Chris on week one, or email her in advance email: chris@richbell.org

Weeks 3-5 are based on your progress and ability, Chris will discuss with you at the end of each week what your project will be for the following class.

Great new ideas to try and a very supportive tutor
— Hannah

What to bring

  • Watercolour paints, brushes and palette

  • Your Reeves tin is fine with the brushes provided, but if you have other watercolours or brushes you like to use then bring them too

  • Come prepared - make the most of the class by thinking through what you want to achieve and research your images with care

  • We recommend you also wear an old shirt or apron over your clothes (or old clothes)

What is supplied

  • Watercolour paper (we will work on Bockingford 300gsm, not surface paper, approx. size 7” x 5”)

  • Kitchen roll

Dates and times

Friday mornings, for five weeks starting on 18 June
10am to 12.30pm

Cost

£125 per person. Age 16+. Please note this course is not suitable for complete beginners.

Fully booked

Booking

Booking is via Yardley Arts. Places are limited to 10, so we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. You can either email bookings@yardleyarts.org or book online below.

About the tutor

Chris is a very experienced teacher and practitioner. She is friendly and relaxed, and aims to increase your confidence in your work and your ability.