Nature Postcard Painting - Edwinstowe Library - Adult Learning

About this course

Suitable for beginners, this course will help you to gain skills in watercolour painting, with a  focus on the natural themes of Sherwood Forest.  Find out what painting en plein air means, and explore the delights of creating something on a small scale. 

You will be able to experiment with watercolours and practice techniques, developing an understanding of creating perspective in painting and some drawing techniques. Overall you will develop the confidence to freely express your view of Sherwood Forest in postcard paintings. 

By the end of this course you will be able to:  

• Understand use of watercolour pallet and correct paper. 
• Demonstrate 4 watercolour techniques. 
• Evaluate how to create perspective in drawing and painting. 
• Focus on the natural forms of Sherwood Forest, using watercolour medium. 
• Develop confidence to approach larger painting projects. 

Please bring your own paints if you have them.

Suggested Reading: 

• The new encyclopedia of watercolour techniques, Author: Craig, Diana, 1947.
• Creative watercolour techniques, by  Richard Bolton. 

This course is programmed as part of the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

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Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

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• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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• By phone: 01623 677 200
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