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Watercolours: The basics Workshop

A mindful and relaxed introduction to using watercolours.

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Drawing & Painting 18+ 12+ 14+ 16+ Southend Sept 25 Claire Bartlett
Europe/London
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A mindful and relaxed introduction to using watercolours. We will explore ways to work with the paint, letting it flow and trying exciting ways to achieve simple but effective techniques. Find out about what difference paper surface and different brands of paint make. Try painting `alla prima` and enjoy blending colours to make luscious mixes. Experiment with granulating colours for instant magic. 

Materials are provided but you are encouraged to bring your own brushes if you have them.

An informative and relaxing workshop where you will learn new skills. 


About your tutor

Claire Bartlett

Claire is a local  mixed media artist.. She took a BA(Hons) in Creative Art at Newcastle before moving to Southend in the mid `90s. She has run workshops and classes for many years, exhibited locally, taken part in art trails and also attends local art and craft fairs.