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ESSENTIAL INFO
If you purchase a ticket for this course, all the information on this page will be emailed to you with your ticket.
👥 Ages: Must be aged 16+
📍 Venue: Bellingen High School
📈 Level: BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE skill level
⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am – 4pm (5 Full-Days)
Required skills & experience
Suitable for those who have done very little watercolour.
Also suited to those who have done watercolour and want to know more techniques and tricks and brush up on using the medium to gain confidence.
Supplies that you need to bring to class
PAPER
It is very important that the paper you use is of good quality. 100% Cotton.
Brands recommended:
Masters Choice (Boahong) order via Seniors Art Supplies, a great paper at a good price. I use this a lot. 300gsm Rough or Cold Pressed. Comes in a good selection of sizes but for this course get ¼ size, 28 x 38cm www.seniorart.com.au for all your art supplies. Mention you are doing a workshop with me at Camp Creative and subscribe to their newsletter for specials that come up.
Arches this is the most expensive, really good but pricey. 300gsm, Rough or Cold Pressed.
Saunders - 300gsm Rough or Cold Pressed
Fabriano - 300gsm, Rough or Cold Pressed
WATERCOLOUR PAINTS:
Once again get as best quality as you can afford,either in Pans or Tubes. I use Daniel Smith, Schimnke, Mamere Blue and Holbein. Cotmans or Art Spectrum are also ok.
Please do not bring Reeves!!!!
Colours:
Ultramarine Blue (warm)
Pthalo Blue (cold)
Alizarin Crimson (cold)
Cadmium Red or a warm red (More orange than blue)
Cadmium Yellow (warm)
Lemon Yellow (cold)
Burnt Sienna
Turquoise
Black
Sap Green
White Gouache
BRUSHES:
Large round- sizes vary between brands, I suggest size 12 or 14
1 inch Flat
Rigger or Liner brush
OTHER SUPPLIES:
Water Container
Old Towel or paper towel
Fine Spray bottle
Pencil
Kneadable eraser
Masking Tape 2.5cm
Art Spectrum or Liquatex brand Acrylic ink in colours Burnt Sienna or Sepia and Black.
Fineliner Pen
Dip Pen
The tutor will have spare items to borrow and also items for purchase
Learning outcomes
Master the Basics: Learn how to confidently select and use watercolour papers, brushes, and pigments.
Control Water & Chemistry: Understand the unique way water and paint interact to create effortless textures and blends.
Paint Diverse Subjects: Practice capturing light and color across a range of styles, including landscapes, animals, and flowers.
Incorporate Mixed Media: Learn how to use ink and pens to enhance, outline, and bring your paintings to life.
Create Finished Artwork: Complete several small practice pieces and at least one major mixed-media project to take home.
WEEK PLAN
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COURSE TUTOR
Marion Hughes
Marion has been in her art practice for the last 30 plus years with 28 of those years dedicated to watercolour. She was always interested in drawing and painting and an introduction to decorative Art started the ball rolling.
The subject matter she chooses is varied and includes wildlife and birds, landscape, seascape, still life, floral and recently, figurative and portraiture.
Over the years she has attended several workshops to hone her self taught skills. These workshops have been taught by some well known artist/ tutors and in attendance at Mitchell School of Art held twice annually at Charles Sturt University campus situated at Bathurst , NSW.
Tutors who have influenced her are the late Keith Norris, Barry & Lucy McCann, Joseph Zbukvic, Denis Clarke, Herman Pekel, Ron Muller, Neil Taylor and recently, Kasey Sealy, Lorraine Lewitzka, John lovett, Amanda Hyatt, Paul Margoscy, Cherry Hood and she has a great admiration for Aine Divine who resides in the UK.
She spent a year at Werrington Tafe and a recently completed a Natural History Illustration course provided by Newcastle University and run by EDX where a mark of 98% was achieved and a great deal of knowledge. There is always more learning to be done.
Of late, she has embarked on teaching her art and finding a great reward in this venture. She teaches all over Australia at present with intention to take this overseas as she thinks she has a unique way to share her knowledge with others.
“Our tutor Marion was such a great teacher. She taught many different applications of watercolour was very inclusive and positive to all members of the class and made it all so much fun. A great week.”
“I got some great tips, I loved the small group. The tutor was excellent at explaining, and very patient. She made no negative criticisms, always positive and constructive.”
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