Drawing - Brush Drawing - Gardens and Flowers - All Abilities

Course intent

This one-day workshop will introduce you to making brush-drawn paintings of flowers and gardens learning how to work with minimal use of pencil drawing, instead, using watercolour brushes directly on the paper. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment

What will we cover?

• You will be shown how to paint lines, marks and shapes using a range of brushes and make your own samples of these techniques.

• You will then choose a resource for inspiration. This could be from flowers that you bring in or your own photo of flowers or a garden.
• The tutor will have a selection of her images to share
• You will be given 1-2-1 help throughout the day

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This workshop is suitable for anyone who has some basic skills in drawing and watercolour painting.

For adults aged 18 years or older.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Please bring:

• Several sheets of A4 (or A3) watercolour paper
• 2B pencil, sharpener and putty rubber
• Large, medium, and small round brush. (If you have other brushes, eg Flat, Chinese or Rigger, please bring these as well.)
• Watercolour paints
• Palette
• Water container
• Paper towel or similar
• You will need to wear old clothes or a protective apron

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto other Arts & Crafts courses with SAL. Your tutor, Helen, is also offering some inspiring workshops for our Summer Skills Programme including ‘Watercolour & Mixed Media - Vibrant sunflowers (or summer meadow) using watercolours and collage/mixed media’ on Tuesday 16th July, ‘Drawing and Painting in the Castle Grounds (all abilities)’ workshop on Friday 19th July, ‘Watercolour - Poppy Meadow in vibrant colours’ on Monday 22nd July, ‘Watercolour - Larger than life flower painting inspired by Georgia O'Keefe’ on Wednesday 24th July in Guildford. Helen also teaches term time watercolour classes.

The tutor will be happy to assist learners wishing to build a portfolio of work for entry to Further Education or alternative courses of study with other providers.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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