Combining the familiarity of a pencil with the magic of watercolours, Water Soluble Pencils are a perfect medium for the beginner whilst offering an exciting potential in the hands of the more experienced artist.
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They are an extremely versatile medium, bridging the gap between drawing and painting and can be used for portraits, landscapes or still life, offering the possibility of many different effects. Maybe you have a set in your art bag but are not sure how to use them. If that’s the case then this one-day course is for you.
We will tackle a range of techniques for painting skies and trees, a wild flower meadow, tree bark, splattering effects, wet in wet colours etc. You can then choose to paint a landscape or still life working from photographs of your own or from Carole’s selection.
About the tutor
Carole Massey
Carole Massey is a popular and supportive tutor who has been teaching at Flatford Mill for over 20 years. She managed her own successful design partnership before returning to her first love of painting, which currently involves tutoring, demonstrations, private commissions, and exhibitions.
A recent portrait commission for the Bank of England of Sir Charles Bean, deputy governor now hangs in the bank in perpetuity. She is a regular contributor to The Leisure Painter magazine, has written many teaching Art books, published by Search Press, with international sales exceeding 250,000. Her latest books are “Drawing for the Absolute Beginner” and “The Beginners’ Guide to Drawing Portraits” which will be on sale on the course.
She has exhibited and demonstrated at the Mall Galleries, London, and her work is in a number of private collections in the UK and abroad. She lives in Suffolk.
You can email Carole on: [email protected]
Explore our range of drawing and sketching and watercolour courses hosted by our engaging tutors and learn from their expertise and skills. Our art courses are a chance to meet like-minded people and a chance to unwind from everyday life. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.
Example Timetable
Arrival Day
Check-in is between 1600-1800, if you are arriving after 1800 please advise us, so we can ensure you are advised of access codes, room key location, and room location.
You will meet the tutor at dinner, and you will have your first session after dinner.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Hot and Cold Drinks
Refreshments are included, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to Bring
Pencils
Bring a good colour range (minimum 18) of Artist quality water soluble coloured pencils E.g. Caran d’Ache, Derwent Inktense pencils; Daler Rowney “Albrecht Durer”, Aquarelles etc.
Brushes
Nos. 5, 8 and 12 round – synthetic or synthetic/sable blend brushes are more suitable for using with water soluble pencils than softer, sable brushes.
If you wish to buy new ones, I recommend Rosemary & Co E.g Pointed Sable Mix or Golden Synthetic www.rosemaryandco.com
Paper
Watercolour paper 140lb/300gsm NOT (semi rough) approx.8” x 12” or 14″ x 10″ in a pad or in loose sheets e.g. Bockingford, Langton, Cotman, Canson Handmade papers such as Arches, Saunders Waterford etc.
For colour mixing and practice exercises you can use a medium surface cartridge paper with a “tooth” or grain to the paper e.g. W&N medium surface cartridge pad, 150 or 220gsm.
Other Materials
– Plastic rubber
– Craft knife or pencil sharpener
– Masking tape
– Kitchen roll
– Photographic reference for a landscape or subject of your choice
