Skills training to build confidence in reading, writing, spelling and maths.
This class is for returning students only, not suitable for beginners.
Dip into the world of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, e.g. Monet, Degas, Van Gough.
Learn the principles of Impressionist painting including their values regarding light, colour and technique.
Students will complete up to 3 paintings all based on Impressionist technique and principles.
Impressionism is a glorious way to paint that is easy, explorative and fun.
WHAT TO BRING:
1. 3 Canvases: 2 larger stretched Canvases, or canvas boards; 16 x 20 inches (max)
1 smaller A4 size Canvas or Board (approx. 12 x 9 inches, or 30 x 20cms)
2. Paints: Assorted colours in Acrylic or Water-Soluble Oil Paints (no solvents allowed in classroom). Good quality starter paint kits are fine.
Colours should include: Yellow, red, blue, White; or specifically: Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium or true Red, Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White; additional colours can include: Lemon Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Purple, Paynes Grey.
3. Assorted brushes: natural bristle or synthetic.
4. “Retarder” medium for acrylic paints (to slow down drying process) – not needed for Oil Paints
5. 2 palettes; preferably white “reusable” plastic (picnic plates) or ceramic plates with an untextured bottom.
6. 2 water jars
7. Old towel (to protect desk tops)
8. Paper towel