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ONLINE INTRO TO WATERCOLOUR - L1 / ONW421

Wednesday, 20 October '21   6:30pm – 8:30pm NZDT
ONLINE TUTORIALS
10 spaces available

This is an online event.

Joining instructions will be provided after booking.

Details

Course Code: ONW421
Tutor: Krystie Wade
When: Wed 6.30 - 8.30pm
Dates: 20 October - 24 November 2021
Duration: 6 weeks

Cost: $190

This online class is for anyone who wishes to explore the exciting potential of contemporary watercolour.

We study various artists who have used watercolours, build a visual databank of various techniques and discuss the elements that make up a great work. Technical applications and processes will be demonstrated so as to highlight the possibilities of this medium, and to achieve the expression you are looking for, or to inject new possibilities into your current practice.

This supportive, explorative, fun online class is suitable for beginners, or for those with some basic painting experience, though not necessarily with watercolour.

Course requirements: 
Reliable desktop computer/smartphone/laptop
Internet connection /wireless
Webcam /microphone
Zoom account can use a free version
Materials:
Watercolour paints: pans or tubes, for beginners pans, are easier to work with
Watercolour paper: 300gsm cold press roughly A4 or A3 size, loose pack of sheets or block
Flat synthetic brush approx. size 24, smaller will work
Round synthetic brush approx. size 6 - 10
Purple delicate painters’ tape
Candlestick or masking fluid
Butter or pallet knife only needed if working from a watercolour block
Table salt
Pencil

Schedule:
Session 1 Introduction to the course and watercolour materials. The tutor will demonstrate several techniques.
Session 2 Techniques continued, putting various techniques together to create finished works.
Session 3 Colour theory, glazing, tonal exercises, negative painting.
Session 4 Reflections and flowers: different types/techniques demonstrated.
Session 5 Composition, looking at the elements that make a work of art through a slide presentation of historical and contemporary artists works.
Session 6 Blind contour drawing and music are an explorative, fun escape from the world while finding creative ways to keep your watercolour practice going. Demonstration, slideshow, and music.

Instructions

Course requirements: 
Reliable desktop computer/smartphone/laptop
Internet connection /wireless
Webcam /microphone
Zoom account can use a free version

Materials:
Watercolour paints: pans or tubes, for beginners pans, are easier to work with
Watercolour paper: 300gsm cold press roughly A4 or A3 size, loose pack of sheets or block
Flat synthetic brush approx. size 24, smaller will work
Round synthetic brush approx. size 6 - 10
Purple delicate painters’ tape
Candlestick or masking fluid
Butter or pallet knife only needed if working from a watercolour block
Table salt
Pencil

Tickets

Cost

Standard Booking

Available until Wed 20 Oct '21 6:30pm
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
NZ$190.00

Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation

Available until Wed 20 Oct '21 6:30pm
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$200.00

Online event information

ONLINE TUTORIALS