2019 Workshops Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Watercolour
Bold & Experimental
A two-hour workshop that will give you a playful approach to watercolours.
For beginners or for those who have already some knowledge of traditional watercolour but want to try a loose, experimental approach. This is a fantastic way to build up textures and organic shapes.
Mindful Photography
-Colour -
Stir your senses and creativity during this low-tech, relaxing and mindfulness-inspired class. With a stroll around the Park you will breathe in the colours of the end of summer and capture them to create memories of your walk through your personal colour palette. No need of fancy camera or expensive equipment, just bring your phone, tablet or any digital camera.
Watercolour
Experimental Watercolour
A two-hour workshop that will give you a playful approach to watercolours. Inspired by the nature in the Park, the emphasis will be on experimentation, using classic techniques alongside other water soluble mediums.
AUGUST
Mindful Photography
-Black & White -
Spend quality time outdoors in nature to stir your senses and creativity during this low-tech, relaxing and mindfulness-inspired class. No need of fancy camera or expensive equipment, just bring your phone, tablet or any digital camera. You will learn how to portray our surrounding nature in black & white, making a subject stand out and emphasising shapes.
Watercolour
The Beauty of Textures
Nature is an endless source of inspiration for textures. In this two-hour watercolour workshop, inspired by natural textured elements you will find in our Park, I will guide you through a number of unexpected techniques to build up creative textures in your artwork.
JULY
SUMMER COURSE - CLASS 2
Watercolour for beginners
Background & Negative Painting
This two-hour workshop will introduce you to some loose and expressive effect you can achieve with the negative painting technique . You will create a simple piece where you will focus on how to build up the background first.
Materials are included.
You can bring back home the pieces you have created as well as a guide sheet for future reference.
Mindful Photography
-Composition -
Spend quality time outdoors in nature to stir your senses and creativity during this low-tech, relaxing and mindfulness-inspired class. No need of fancy camera or expensive equipment, just bring your phone, tablet or any digital camera. You'll to learn how a good composition is key to a great shot
Watercolour
Keeping the Light
How to keep this summer light in your painting? After wandering in the Park and be inspired by some angles beautifully kissed by the light coming from the sky, in this watercolour workshop I will introduce you to a variety of water resist techniques that will make your artwork come to life.
SUMMER COURSE - CLASS 1
Watercolour for beginners
Colour Mixing
This two-hour workshop will be the frist of a series of classes that will introduce you to watercolour materials and basic techniques . In this particular class we will start with a colour mixing demonstration allowing you to become familiar with the paint and different effects that can be created.
Then you will create a simple composition by applying some basic techniques (flat washes, graded washes, wet on wet, wet on dry) .
Materials are included.
You can bring back home the pieces you have created as well as a guide sheet for future reference.
JUNE
Mindful Photography
-Light & Darks -
Spend quality time outdoors in nature to stir your senses and creativity during this low-tech, relaxing and mindfulness-inspired class. No need of fancy camera or expensive equipment, just bring your phone, tablet or any digital camera. By the end of this workshop you'll be able to understand how to emphasise the lights and darks of your surrounding to create great photographs.
Watercolour for beginners
Roses & Negative Painting
In this mindfulness-inspired class, after observing the shape of roses, petals and foliage, I will guide you through some loose watercolour exercises to let you tune into your favorite colour shades and prepare yourself to paint a simple flower composition with the technique of negative painting. You will be hypnotised by the natural shapes emerging little by little from your artwork. All materials will be provided.
MAY
Mindful Photography
-Elements of a good photo -
Spend quality time outdoors in nature to stir your senses and creativity during this low-tech, relaxing and mindfulness-inspired class. No need of fancy camera or expensive equipment, just bring your phone, tablet or any digital camera. You'll be guided through the art of seeing and know about the elements that make a good photograph.
Watercolour for beginners
Colour Mixing -Greens
Two hours of nature immersion in search for your favorite green shades. In this workshop you will be exploring how to mix greens and how to paint plants and foliage in our Park. Pattern, rhythm and colour will be under investigation. You will leave inspired, creative and relaxed. Weather permitting, this workshop will be partially en plein air. All materials are provided. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced.
JANUARY
Watercolour for beginners
Mindful Watercolour
Unwind with the relaxing power of watercolour in this friendly, inspiring workshop. Immerse yourself in the absorbing colours and shapes of the natural surroundings... You will learn the basics of watercolour and create a simple artwork inspired by Morden Hall Park.