COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This new course is for the more experienced watercolour painters, who wish to explore new creative challenges and broaden their repertoire and hone their skills. There will be opportunities to combine watercolour with other media and explore and experiment with traditional and contemporary approaches so that you can develop and expand your skills in watercolour painting The class will look at different themes and approaches each week instructed by the tutor. The tutor will provide support and guidance in a welcoming and relaxed environment setting an appropriate level of exploration for the more experienced watercolour painter. Our course participants said: "If you want to expand your creative life, go for it – it is a friendly class, and well taught." Diana Hughes "I enjoy Julia's enthusiasm and ideas. Sometimes we are introduced to other artists style, new techniques and how to approach particular surfaces and combine other media. e.g. ink, watercolour pencils or unusual paint colours. Without the impetus of the course I would rarely start or finish paintings." Janice Hale ABOUT TUTOR: Julia Roach has a degree in Painting from Canterbury College of Art and then went onto gain a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Newcastle-Upon Tyne. Julia has over 35 years of experience of teaching Painting and Drawing too both to adults and children. In her own practice drawing is an intrinsic part of her creative process, and she enjoys using a variety of mediums in her artwork, her work has been described as both illustrative and playful. WHAT'S PROVIDED: - Studio easels and drawing boards are available to use during the sessions if you wish, - some watercolour paper, - some mediums, - some still life and imagery will be provided but partcipants will bring imagery/ object to create their compositions and paintings - occasional information on artists and approaches will be emailed. WHAT TO BRING? - Watercolour paints/ brushes - Watercolour pads A4/A3 - at least 300gms - at least two water containers - a paint palette - pencil - rubbers - sharpener You will be asked to bring still objects/ still life to personalize your composition. LOCATION: Studio15 is situated on the ground floor of Westbury Arts Centre. Accessible parking spaces are available to anyone who requires them. We are happy to offer assistance to visitors wherever possible, upon prior arrangements.