Summer Festival - Expressive Watercolour Portraits
Open Course Description
Create a colourful, expressive watercolour portrait in bold, free brushstrokes. In this one-day workshop we will explore how to create a loose, colourful portrait using bold, gestural brushstrokes. We will look at painting techniques including wet-into-wet, lifting colour, layering and more. You will have the chance to develop a free and fresh approach to painting watercolour, a dynamic and flexible medium.
Beginning with a group exercise to capture the same face (photo provided by tutor), you will then use these techniques and apply them to create your own chosen portrait. Prosp User 3
Open Is this course suitable for me?
This course has been designed to accommodate people with little or no experience, as well as the more advanced. Prosp User 4
Open What do I need to bring and are there any additional costs?
Please have cartridge paper, canvas or canvas board. Watercolour paints and brushes will be necessary. Ideally you will need a portrait photograph too, for you to work from. The tutor can provide a photo reference if this is unavailable. Prosp User 5
Open Is there anything else I need to know?
This is an online course that will be delivered via Zoom, so please ensure that you can access this on the device you are using. You will receive details and joining instructions of how to access the course shortly before the start date by email.

You will need to join Zoom five minutes before your session is due to start and remain in the “waiting room”. Your tutor will then admit you to the class once our session is ready to begin.

If you require help to download or use Zoom, please email ictskills@york.gov.uk at least a week before your course starts and we will endeavour to provide assistance. Prosp User 6
BT1/9XT
21/08/2020
21/08/2020
10:00 - 14:00
Friday
4.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Sue Clayton
15.00
No reductions apply
Online