A short course focussing on 4 techniques for painting different subjects, culminating in an (optional) one day free-to-enter painting competition with "Couleurs d'Aquitaine" in Penne d'Agenais on Sunday 25th August.
One morning a day for 4 days from 20th August - 23rd August.
About the course
We'll produce 4 paintings on 4 mornings in one week from Tuesday 20th August to Friday 23rd August 2024.
We'll paint (may not be in this order):
- Old stone houses
- Water (lakeside) scene
- A landscape
- Architectural detail
During the morning session I will do a short demonstration, then you'll have as much help and guidance as you'd like as you develop your own painting.
As the course runs on a morning you have the option of continuing your painting into the afternoon (untutored) should you wish.
The course is friendly, informal and, I hope, fun.
The main language is English, but if they can forgive my French, I welcome any French speakers.
About the competition
There's also the option to enter a free competition run by the association "Couleurs d'Aquitaine" in Penne d'Agenais on Sunday 25th August.
If you've never tried this before, this is a great way to experience a fun day out with only light-hearted competition. Many other competitors will be amateurs (sometimes families on holiday for instance) and the emphasis is on taking part, rather than winning. I will be there to help you register if you wish.
Gallery of some of my watercolour paintings:
Times and dates
The course will run on four mornings from 09:30 to 12:30, starting on Tuesday 20th August to Friday 23rd August 2024.
Materials
You will need a (small) set of watercolour paints, either pans or tubes and some watercolour brushes. I will send a suggested list to participants nearer the date.
Drawing boards, chairs, tables and a selection of pens and pencils are available to use.
Included in the price of the course is:
- A roughly A3 size piece of Arches high quality 100% cotton watercolour paper per day.
- All tuition
- Refreshments
Venue & cost
The venue will be Galerie JS in the centre of Monflanquin. There is ample free parking within a short walking distance.
To provide a high level of personal attention, the number of places is limited to 8 people.
The cost of this short course is 90€ per person, payable at the first session.
To request more information
Please complete the form below (if you have any problems with the form, email: info@galerie-js.fr)
Please note that sending an email doesn’t guarantee a place. I will reply as soon possible to confirm. Places are allocated on a 'first come, first served" basis. To be viable, the course needs a minimum of 5 people. In the event that there are more requests than places, I’ll keep a waiting list.
All details above are accurate at the time of writing (June 2024), but are subject to change.
