Description
Have you ever stood with your toes dipped in turquoise blue crystal clear water on a summers’ day and felt a sense of peacefulness run through your whole body? Have you ever wanted to recapture this experience on a gloomy winter day? Well here is your opportunity through a seascape oil painting workshop. Painting a seascape in oils is a rewarding way to reconnect with nature and encapsulate the energy of the ocean. Through the brushstrokes and texture of the paint you can recreate the movement of the waves and the ever-changing colours of the water whilst capturing the light rippling on top of the waves. Your individual composition will give you a chance to explore the intricate details of a shoreline, rocks, sand and sky. There are no boundaries. You will immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the sea with the sense of the salty breeze on your face. We will explore oil painting technique, composition, proportion, perspective and most importantly light. If you are new to oil paint do not panic, I will be there to help. If you would prefer to use Acrylic paint that is also fine. So dig out some of those amazing photos you took of your favourite seascape. It would be a great idea if you could have the images enlarged to make it easier to look at the detail. Either A5 or A4 would be good but they do not have to be photo quality. We look forward to welcoming you to this rewarding experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the sea. What to bring: Canvas stretcher or canvas board. Rectangle or square but no smaller than 60am x 60cm Rough paper to scribble down ideas. Charcoal and a pencil Baby wipes (Johnsons are best) Oil paints – an oil paint selection box can be bought from Hobbycraft for £8.00 (12 paints each 12 mls. A large separate tube of white oil paint would be useful long term) Low odour white spirit suitable for indoor use and a jam jar with a lid If using acrylics we suggest you bring a stay wet palette as they dry so quickly Tear off palette – available at Hobbycraft 25 sheets for £3.50 Selection of flat and round brushes for oil paints various sizes – nothing too expensive Selection of palette knives – preferably metal Old shirt or apron – oil paint is a messy business Packed lunch
What's included in the price?
Included on the day: Any other materials not specified for the students to bring Expert tuition 1 to 1 guidance Detailed demonstrations A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them. Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the 'Message the tutor' button on this page. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid. Level: Intermediate Number of students: 10
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
A unique venue in the Berkshire countryside offering a range of creative workshops and flowers from our very own cutting garden.
