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This course is for beginners and people with some experience of watercolour already; you will explore techniques for capturing the snow scenes through watercolour’s luminosity and transparency. We will cover how to show light and shadow on trees and snow, texture, and temperature using limited palettes and controlled washes. The session includes demonstrations of how to paint winter landscapes using resists such as salt and wax; building a painting with transparent layers of colour, and experimenting with negative painting and masking to suggest crisp highlights. Taking inspiration from Mary Feddon’s art ,other artists and reference photos you will develop watercolour techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding cool and warm contrasts, subtle shadows, and atmosphere. By the end, participants will complete finished snow-themed paintings conveying depth, calm, and the essence of winter light.
The course will take place in a classroom and there will be some basic materials provided.
Teaching methods: Visual demonstration and verbal explanation. Written handouts with visual diagrams. One-to-one teaching. Group discussions
Learning methods: Hands-on practical activities, Reading handouts and following instructions.
One-to-one and group discussion.
How students are assessed: Questions and answers during group discussions and one-to-one teaching.
Record of students' progress and achievement on an assessment sheet as they achieve the course objectives. Practical work produced is evidence of learning.
Group tuition and individual tuition will be given. There will be practical demonstrations and students will be doing practical art work. At the end there will be a time of looking and evaluating your artwork as a group with constructive feedback.
You will need to bring 300gram cold pressed watercolour paper; A3 size is best; Watercolour brushes and paints. The tutor will email you a list of materials and suppliers.
You can attend more art courses at Mary Ward Centre and other colleges; There is an accredited programme of art Pre-foundation and Foundation Access to HE at Mary Ward Centre. You can also incorporate watercolour practice into further desired art activity and projects
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