Watercolours / Mixed Media – Painting Boats on the Dart
Craft in Devon Workshop The Flavel Dartmouth
Boats in the mist, by Francesca Wyllie.
This watercolours, acrylic and mixed media workshop will introduce you to some fun and expressive techniques to liven up your paintings.
The session will start with a demonstration by your tutor, Francesca Wyllie followed by practice exercises in the studio at the Flavel. You will learn how to quickly capture and compose the scene with simple sketches, to use collage techniques, overpainting watercolours with acrylics, basics of capturing the reflections and feel of the water and a variety of techniques and tricks to add texture and interest to your paintings.
Weather permitting the group will then find suitable locations by the harbour and river to paint on location.
Tutor: Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons). Cost: £45
What’s included in the price? Help yourself to tea, coffee and biscuits and mineral water throughout the workshop. 2 x A3 watercolour sheets included. Use of acrylic paints on pallets and extra brushes, sponges etc. Small folding stools and A3 clipboards are available.
What do I need to bring? A set of watercolour or acrylic paints and brushes, sketching pencil and rubber. Wear clothes and shoes suitable for outside.
Skill level: Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Accessibility: We endeavour to make our courses accessible to all. However, if you have any special requirements please let us know in advance. The studio is on the top floor of the Flavel and has lift access. The river is 5 minutes walk.
Age Guidelines: Suitable for ages 15 and up.
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