Level: All levels welcome.

During the workshop we will be Drawing, Cutting, Collaging, Editing and Painting our way to an abstract flowerscape. Focusing on Colour, Composition, Texture and Tone.  

Day 1: Starting with careful observation and a loose drawing of some real lilies we will then create a collage using ‘Notan’ theory in tonal papers. 

Day 2 & 3: We will be focussing on colour, tone, texture, and composition. Creating unusual textures using watercolour paint on watercolour paper to create a colourful abstract flowerscape.

Lucy will have lots of examples and will guide you every step of the way, giving you lots of ideas to inform your own work. With each piece that is created you will be encouraged to find your own unique style.

Materials provided: Cling film, salt, bubble wrap, toothbrushes, plastic paint sticks, watercolour palette, vase, caps, masking fluid, Charcoal, Pegs

What to bring:

A4 watercolour pad 30 sheets 300gsm

A piece of A2 mount board (or thick cartridge paper).

3 x A4 heavy books (to use as weights)

Small bottle Acrylic medium (or pva, or print stick)

A selection of watercolour paints (tubes preferable)

2 Watercolour brushes (one for washes, one for fine detail)  eg. Daler Rowney, Aquafine Watercolour Brushes wallet set no.300 (from Jacksons) 

A cutting mat min A3 size

A scalpel or Stanley Knife (& spare blade)

A pair of sharp scissors

Blue Tack

A roll of Paper Towel

Cost: £210 per person