Watercolour: Stars of Spring

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Develop your watercolour skills in this RHS Garden Hyde Hall, workshop with local artist Helen Rubinstein. Use watercolour to capture the joy of spring bursting into life. Helen will begin the workshop with a demonstration showing you simple and effective techniques, including wet on wet and wet-on-dry, and painting from the lighter towards the darkest colours. There will be the opportunity to add lots of interest using a fun splattering technique.

This workshop will help you to become more confident with watercolour, allowing you to create your own unique piece of artwork and take a piece of the garden into your home. Suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Tutor: Helen Rubinstein

Arrival Information: 

• Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the workshop to allow time to register your arrival and make your way to the classroom. 
• This workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, which is located at the top of the hill, adjacent to the Gardeners Rest Restaurant. 

For this workshop:

• There will be tea/coffee available throughout.
• You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch or the restaurant will be open from 10:00am to purchase food/refreshments. Please note that the restaurant can get busy during peak times, so when you arrive at the classroom, please ask a member of staff about pre-ordering.
• You are welcome to stay in the gardens afterwards should you wish to have a wander round.

A list of recommended tools and materials is as follows, however, you will be able to borrow everything if necessary.

• A water pot/cup/jar
• Kitchen roll
• A palette
• A board to work on (cardbaord will work)
• Pencil & eraser
• Watercolour paper (Cold Press, 140lb 300gsm)
• Watercolour paints and brushes
• Waterproof pens