Introduction to Botanical Art in Watercolours– Short Course
24th March 2018
3:00pm - 5:00pm
( 5 weeks class)
Registration fee : $250.00
Description
Botanical art is a unique and specialised form of art which portrays a plant with precision and detail to bring out their realistic beauty.
Class Outline:
The class starts with a brief introduction. It further elaborates into the prerequisites of botanical art and watercolours through pencil sketching, shading with light and tone, water colouring, and then progress towards the finer details of the object.
This class aims at developing skills in outline drawing, tonal rendering and water colour application for botanical art. It is perfect for people who want to learn the skill gradually, practicing with different specimens.
This module is ideal for both intermediate and beginner level.
Material Used:
Specimen will be provided by the tutor.
Students to bring:
Pencils - 2B, HB and 2H, eraser, plastic ruler
Drawing board
Smooth 300 gsm watercolour art book A4
Watercolour Paints
- Orange Red - Windsor and Newton-Bright red or Cadmium red
Schmincke – Cadmium red light
- Violet red - Windsor and Newton-Permanent rose
Schmincke - Magenta
- Orange yellow - Windsor and Newton-Windsor yellow or Cadmium yellow light
Schmincke - Cadmium yellow light
- Green yellow - Windsor and Newton-Windsor lemon
Schmincke - Lemon yellow
- Green blue - Windsor and Newton -Windsor blue (green shade)
Schmincke - phthalo blue
- Violet blue - Windsor and Newton - French ultramarine
Schmincke - Ultramarine finest
(watercolours can also be any equivalent brand)
Good quality watercolour brushes, size 2 & 4.
Water container
Palette
Paper towels
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These workshops are known to de stress and are a perfect alternative to traditional team building events.
Art workshops can be extremely beneficial for employees who work in a highly stressed enviroment as they provide much needed relaxation and rejuvenation, which in turn drives wellness and better performance. These classes are often compared with meditation!
We offer half day and full day workshops or long term classes which can be customised to suit the size of the group and the desired outcome of the organisation. If desired, we can also provide refreshments - morning / afternoon tea, lunch, beverages.
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