Course Description

Overview: This workshop is suitable for you whether you have some experience of watercolour and would like to explore new techniques, or a beginner. Minimal drawing included! After a time to explore and have a play with colour and techniques, you’ll be guided step by step to create two paintings to take home with you: an atmospheric seascape based on the coastal village of Robin Hood's Bay; an atmospheric landscapes based on Roseberry Topping. You'll explore some fantastic and fun techniques (cling film, wax resist, masking fluid and spatter) as well as practising more traditional washes and wet on wet painting. The emphasis of the workshop is very much on play and experimentation. What to bring: All materials are provided and included in the price so you just need to bring yourself - an apron and something to take your lovely painting(s) home with you would also be useful. If would like to bring along some sketches or photos of your own to base your painting on then that's of course fine. Practicalities: The full address is: Unit 3, Welburn Business Park, Welburn, York YO60 7EP. There is parking on site and the studio has full accessibility. Lunch is not provided so please bring a packed lunch; however, refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits) are provided throughout the day, so do please advise any dietary requirements. It is likely to be chilly so please wrap up warm. The workshop runs from 10am to approx 3 pm. If you have any questions at all, please do email ioneharrisonart@gmail.com. Your tutor: Ione is an landscape artist and tutor with over 30 years' teaching experience. Her aim in her teaching is twofold: for you to feel supported to develop confidence and skill in using the wonderful medium of watercolour; for you to have fun and spend an enjoyable time playing with colour (and water) in a non-judgemental environment.