September 10 - October 01, 2024
Art Programs - Art of Seeing: Watercolour with Flora (Sept)
Grimsby Public Art Gallery • 18 Carnegie Lane Grimsby, ON, Canada L3M 1Y1 Organized by Town of GrimsbyAbout this event
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Description
The Art of Seeing: Watercolour with Flora HuttererSession 1: September 10, 17, 24, October 1Led by experienced artist Flora Hutterer, participants will practice how to see what is important in a subject and creatively use painting fundamentals, such as shape and value, to define and create tension with their watercolours. Flora instructs how to evaluate and adjust your paintings while providing individual support to improve your skills.Materials not included. Participants are to bring the listed materials below to each session.
Materials List:- Good quality, cold press,140# watercolour paper. This paper type is better for learning the techniques and washes (i.e. Fabiano, Arches, etc).- A waterproof board to support your paper. Plastic, varnished wood, and plexi are board surfaces that work well.- Two plastic containers to hold water (i.e. large yogurt container size).- Watercolour paints. Bring what you have. Suggested: a minimum of (3): a Red, Yellow and Blue, such as Winsor blue, Winsor red and Winsor yellow. There are also organized paint colour palettes.- Palette: You can purchase a watercolour palette or use a White china or white ceramic plate. Butcher plates are also good.- Brushes. Bring what you have. Recommended: Flat (square shape) (1/2") one Wash Brush (2" or more) one Large round end (#10 or #12) and one pointed (#1 rigger) for fine detail.Also, a fan brush and filbert is nice to have. Please be aware that a squirrel hair brush is too soft.- Kleenex and paper towels.- HB pencil and kneaded eraser (this is an eraser that will not damage your paper).Optional: Permanent marker if needed.
Location
18 Carnegie Ln, Grimsby ON L3M 1Y1
Age and Gender
Ages 16-99 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Art Programs - Art of Seeing: Watercolour with Flora (Sept)
C$150.00