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WATERCOLOUR: FLUIDITY & STRUCTURE - ALL / EWFS125

Monday, 10 February '25   9 weeks
Browne School of Art, 194 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021
5 spaces available
WATERCOLOUR: FLUIDITY & STRUCTURE - ALL / EWFS125

Details

Course Code: EWFS125
Tutor: Georgie Hill
When: Mon 6.00 - 9.00pm
Dates: 10 Feb - 7 Apr 2025
Duration: 9 weeks
Maximum Enrolment: 10

Cost: $495

Watercolour: Fluidity & Structure with Georgie Hill

This course will explore the vibrant medium of contemporary watercolour. Throughout the term we will investigate ways to create dynamic compositions through the use of line, colour, texture and form, building rhythm and balance. Learn to harness both the potential for glowing delicacy and the deep expressive power of this fascinating medium.

Each week we will start the class by looking at artists who have worked with watercolour to great effect, discuss art historical references, then experiment with similar painting techniques and approaches. Technical demonstrations and one-to-one feedback and guidance will be given. There will be time allocated across the course to develop a series of paintings focused on your own personal areas of interest. We will also explore collage techniques as a tool to stimulate visual ideas, allowing the freedom to cut and juxtapose imagery to build compositions.

The course is suitable for both beginners and those who wish to work further with the medium within their practice.
 
NB: Please remember to bring materials from the course materials list online

Instructions

Materials to bring:

• Watercolour pad A4 - recommended: Fabriano 1264 W/Colour 300G A4 (available at Gordon Harris and Studio Art Supplies).
• Watercolour block - recommended: Hahnemühle Hahn Harmony W/C 300G block A3
• Watercolour brushes - recommended: A mop brush - JASART mop brush in size 6 or 12, or a Da Vinci Casaneo wash brush. A round and a flat brush - Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin or Casaneo watercolour brushes are good.
• Your tutor will bring in some brushes to demonstrate the different varieties available.
• Painter’s tape: delicate (purple coloured tape).
• Paper towels
• Watercolour paint: a range of colours in tubes or blocks (pans). You can start with a small colour range and build your palette as the course progresses.

This list is a general guide only. The majority (not necessarily all) of these materials may be used as students progress.

At Browne School of Art we also have a selection of basic materials available for purchase:
paper in A1 / A2 sheets: newsprint, cartridge, sugar grey, wet strength, bulldog clips, pencils, charcoal, erasers, white chalk, black ink.

Tickets

Cost

Standard Booking

Available until Mon 17 Feb 6pm
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
NZ$495.00

Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation

Available until Mon 10 Feb 6pm
A $10 donation will go to our BSA Student Fund - helping those who are unwaged or under financial hardship (with a Community Services Card) to attend our courses.
NZ$505.00

Location

Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021