John Hopkins

Harbour Scene in Watercolours
Saturday October 23rd
10am - 4pm
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio
This workshop is for members only.
You can become a member and purchase courses in our store.
John studied illustration at Birmingham College of Art, and has enjoyed a career as a successful freelance artist, working in all mediums, but specialising in watercolour. He prefers to work in a fast, loose, impressionistic style but always with the emphasis on good drawing skills. The workshop will focus on the following objectives:
To approach the medium in a relaxed way.
To learn how to use and control the pigment.
Learn how to depict water and reflections.
Explain why good drawing skills are important.
Refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring you own mug and lunch.

Materials required:
Good quality watercolour paper. A3 rough 200lb if possible.
Good quality watercolours.
Selection of watercolour brushes. Large wash, No12 or 14 round. No6 or 8 round.
Water container.
Board.
Slope, or something to prop up the board at an angle.
Pencil. HB or 2B
Soft eraser.
Tape to hold down paper.
Untextured tissue.

