Expressive Florals Course – Event Details

Overview:

During the expressive florals course, you will learn how to confidently manipulate and experiment with different watercolour technique including liquid and powdered colours. What’s more, you will be fully tutored in the fundamentals such as how to create accurate shapes, reflections and depth. All will be revealed in this jam-packed creative course.

Experience level:

This art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.

About the tutor:

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The Course Timings:

The course runs from Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme.

Example of the course programme:

• Firstly, you will be expertly guided, step-by-step in how to draw accurate floral compositions. You will learn the fundamentals, such as how to draw ellipses etc.
• Next, you will be able to fully experiment with a range of watercolour techniques in order to gain in confidence and ability in painting. This will include the use of tube watercolour paints as well as Brusho powders.
• Lastly, you will have plenty of opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt and achieve quality floral paintings demonstrating a fuller understanding of the genre.

Further Details:

There are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/expressive-florals-course/

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and watercolour painting.
• A course pack to take home.
• All art materials to use on the day.
• A simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.

What you will need to bring:

Just yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience.

Access:

• We offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.
• In addition, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.
• Please note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities, with advanced notice.

For further details on access, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page.

Directions:

Please see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.