STREET SCENE– WATER COLOUR PAINTING WORKSHOP
Tuesday 3rd MAY 2022
10.30 - 3 pm
Costs - £45 per workshop
Age - Adult
CONTENT
Learn techniques and the painting stages and process to create a lively street scene in watercolour. Focus on loose and lively direct brushwork and tonal values so your watercolor paintings radiate life and radiance.
LEARNING
Ian will demo the stages of a painting and watercolour techniques which you will then use yourself during the day to create your own painting.
You can transfer the tips, tricks and knowledge Ian offers to many subject matters in watercolour.
B O O K I N G & PAYMENT
Direct with Ian Mcmanus artist & tutor. Advance booking by email required, also advance payment by cheque or bank transfer to confirm booking. Email ian@ianmichaelmcmanus.com or call mobile 07786 031034
Fees are non refundable, however transfer to another workshop up to 14 days prior to course may be arranged, cancellation 14 days prior to class forfeits fee ( exemption for Covid government requirements).
Costs - £45 per workshop. Age - Adult. Group size - 8 - 12
Ability - Mixed level - although some experience even if just a little is helpful as the tutor covers lots of technique but does not cover very basic knowledge of materials or preparation to paint during a general workshop so it would not be appropriate for an absolute beginner, although if you have a have a go attitude then do contact the tutor direct to discuss.
Time - workshops run 10.30 - 3 pm, please arrive between 10.15 and 10.30 for prompt start. Lunch is not provided but can be purchased from the lovely on site cafe or bring your own packed lunch.
Refreshments - Cafe on site.
Location - Haddenham Art Centre, 20 High Street, Haddenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3XA
www.haddenhamartscentre.org.uk
CONTACT THE TUTOR
To book or make further enquiries please get in touch with the tutor.
Email ian@ianmichaelmcmanus.com or call mobile 07786 031034
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Old Cloths or an Apron
Pencil & rubber
Watercolour paint – tubes are prefered but pans also OK
(any brand but do try to avoid academy or student quality)
Watercolour brushes – various sizes (round point medium and large are preferred)
Water colour Paper - Not or Rough Surface type Cotton rag prefered
Palate, a deep well one if possible
water pots ( 2 good sized ones are best)
kitchen roll and small spray bottle (if you have one)
Spare pieces of paper to test colours and do experiments
PROGRESS
This monthly workshop is part of a sequence of monthly watercolour workshops being introduced in 2022 on the first Tuesday of each month at Haddenham Art Centre, Cambridgeshire. Workshops hosted by friendly, experienced professional artist and tutor Nicky Hunter and occasionally supported by fellow professional artist Ian McManus some months as a guest tutor in her absence or collaborating in tandem on some workshops.
The aim of the workshops is to build continuity so students can attend regularly to progress their watercolour skills with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable artist and tutor. No obligation to attend all but drop in and try a couple of months or book every month and experience your skill and competence grow within a friendly, familiar group setting in a friendly, inspiring creative environment.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Ian McManus is a professional water colour artist and tutor and full member of the IEA (Institute of East Anglian Artist). Well known as one of the finest exponents of watercolour in the East Anglian region specialising in painting street scenes bustling with figures and activity but inspired by many other subjects from coastal to figurative; believing any subject matter can be a source of inspiration if the light and composition has an interesting aspect. Ian teaches regularly as a guest tutor at prestigious art schools and art societies around the country .
You are sure to enjoy developing your painting skills working with him whether you wish to build on some basic experience and refine your painting methods or liberate them and become freer and more expressive painter.