Events

Flood, Spatter and Scratch: Six weeks of watercolour techniques

1st November to 8th December

Tuesdays 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Taking inspiration from Turner’s watercolours we’ll explore how loose washes can contrast with a few hard-edged details to dramatic effect.

For tickets and full info. visithttp://www.nordenfarm.org

Paint an Urban Night Scene on black paper:

Saturday 14th November

11.00am to 4.00pm

Workshop at Norden farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Using gouache and/or pastel we’ll explore painting the drama of street lights and lit windows, illuminated bridges, buildings or canals at night

on black paper.  You may like to tackle Christmas street lights or trees.  Some photo reference will be supplied but do feel free to bring your own.

For full info. and tickets visit http://www.nordenfarm.org

Draw an Ancestor or Family Member using the “three crayon” technique

Saturday 12th December

11.00am to 4.00 pm

Workshop at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

The three crayons used for this way of working on a toned paper, are traditionally white; terracotta or sanguine; and a sepia or black conté crayon.  Bring these or similar colours in conté crayon, hard pastels or pastel pencils.   Bring your own reference, or you may be drawing one of my ancestors!  We’ll reference drawings by Watteau, so if your reference has a distinctive hair style or hat, that would be perfect.