2 Day Workshop - Painting Wattle

Book before March 6th for 10% Early Bird Discount!
 
June Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 
10am-4pm
Where: Held in Jessie's studio at Bighouse Arts, 9-11 Hocking St, Coburg North VIC 3058
 
In this two-day workshop Jessie will guide you through her step-by-step process to create your own botanical painting of wattle, working from a photograph. The species of wattle will depend on availibilty in the lead up to the workshop.
 
Over the two days you will be shown how to master important watercolour techniques, specifically for use on botanicals, while learning the process of layering watercolours to achieve a realistic painting.
 
What will I learn?
• How to create an outline drawing from a photograph
• Basic colour theory
• Matching and mixing the correct colour
• Using masking fluid
• Watercolour techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush
• How to avoid muddy watercolour paintings
 
To a maxium of 7 students this is an encouraging and friendly environment to further your botanical art skills, following Jessie's step-by-step guidance,
 
Materials and snacks provided, please just bring lunch! Back Alley Bakes is just around the corner if you wish to buy lunch.
 
Please select 'Workshop Bookings' for the postage option (as it won't add any postage fee!)