Come to learn and have fun with watercolour painting. Scargill is beautiful at any time of year. However, the change of the season is a time to see God’s bounty, in all its glory. The days are a little shorter now; the colours richer and the air often has that edge. You’ll find blackberries in the Walled Garden and apples on the trees. We’ll be celebrating that in our paintings this weekend. Bring your watercolour paints with you and use your creative curiosity as we spend a weekend experimenting and learning together.
Kit list from Jane Gamble:
Watercolour paints, either in a box or in tubes.
Watercolour brushes, small, medium and large ( about a size 16)
Watercolour paper, in sheets or pads, minimum 140lb.
Masking tape and a board or easel for support. nb if it’s a good sized class, there won’t be room for a floor-standing easel, unless you’re outside.
A waterproof drawing pen ( I recommend Faber-Castell, which are easily available, and are actually waterproof. Not necessarily a given!)
Collage material, if you wish( not compulsory, at all!)
Paper towel.
These days, art shops are thin on the ground. Hobbycraft is generally good, and online, Art Discount and Ken Bromley. The Works is ok for some things, but often quality is an issue. Poor paper, particularly, gives poor results, and is really disappointing to use.
Something to carry all of this!
Lastly, a hopeful, enthusiastic outlook! Painting is not a perfect pursuit. We are not perfect. As always at Scargill, we say, Come as you are. Can’t wait to meet you!
