Note that in term 3 (2020) both in person and online classes are being offered. Click here to enrol.
For more details and to enrol in watercolours or drawing classes follow the links below. Currently, there are two locations:
Kenmore
New Farm
Watercolour & Drawing Classes
I am delighted to offer our local Brisbane community the opportunity to learn how to successfully paint watercolours supported by other media such as pen and ink or gouache.
My classes offer the most informative content in a friendly and encouraging environment.
The classes are for all levels, teaching practical skills in brush work, paint mixing and use of tonal values. My guidance will help you to use the paintbrush with confidence and start creating your own stunning art.
Recommended Materials (Watercolours)
Paper
White watercolour paper:
good quality cold-pressed 300 gsm/140 lb, 190 gsm/72 lb (good for pen and wash); preferred brand - Arches, Fabriano, Strathmore or similar.
NOTE: please don't buy cheap/ poor quality paper - it is easier and more enjoyable to paint watercolours on a good quality paper.
Travel journal: ideally, paper should be acid free, heavyweight for dry and wet media; must be suitable for pencil, ink and watercolour wash; size - A5 or similar (but not too small).
Paints
Watercolour tubes (preferred) or pans; Windsor & Newton Cotman is a preferred student brand.
Colours
Blues
Ultramarine blue
Cerulean blue
Cobalt blue
Classic blue (colour of the year) NEW
Prussian blue (optional) or Windsor blue (optional)
Turquoise (optional)
Yellows
Raw sienna
Cadmium yellow
Lemon yellow or similar (optional)
Reds
Alizarin crimson
Light red
Cadmium red (optional)
Browns & Grey
Burnt sienna
Payne grey
Sepia (optional)
Burnt umber (optional)
Brushes
Round watercolour brushes size 14 or 12, 8, 4 or 5, 2 (essentially: large, medium, small)
Rigger size 1
Medium hake (or similar flat brush) e.g. 1" or 1 1/4"
Pencil & Pen
Soft 2B (or very soft 4B)
Pen and ink (black or brown)
Charcoal stick NEW
Pastel (oil or dry) pencil or stick (white or light grey)
Other:
Watercolour palette or just a white (porcelain) plate
Masking tape
Old towel(s)
Small sponge
Flat & smooth wooden or plastic board (attach paper to it with masking tape)
Water container
Small spray bottle
White gouache and/ or white pastel pencil
Desk easel (optional)
Recommended Subjects
Rural landscape
Streetscape
Seascape
Flowers
Birds
Recommended Materials (Drawing)
Paper
White paper sketchbook (A4 or similar size)
Grey or brown /tinted paper (e.g. craft paper book or loose sheets)
Pencils
Black Medium soft - B; Soft - 2B, 4B
White pastel pencil
Other:
Flat & smooth wooden or plastic board (attach paper to it using a masking tape)
Eraser
Ruler
Current classes:
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use 'Download - list of materials' buttons (above left) to print (watercolours or drawing classes);
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go to MEMBERS (see top menu) to download a list of suggested subject images (watercolours classes).
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