Watercolour Workshop | Flowers with Saba Manesh
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In this three hour workshop we'll embark on a colorful journey into the world of watercolour painting, focusing specifically on capturing the delicate beauty of flowers. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a budding enthusiast, this workshop is designed to inspire and enhance your skills. You'll practice fundamental watercolor techniques, exploring the interplay of water and pigment to create stunning floral compositions. Learn the art of layering and blending to understanding the importance of brush control.
Our approach will be hands-on and interactive, allowing you to experiment with different brushstrokes, color palettes, and compositions. So, gather your brushes, paints, and a keen sense of curiosity as we immerse ourselves in the world of painting flowers in watercolours.
YOur tutor Saba Manesh is a watercolour artist, originally from Iran who studied watercolour painting as part of her degree in Urban Design. "Watercolour is my passion, and each painting tells a story of places I've explored and tried to depict emotions I've felt and the connection I have with the world around me as an artist and landscape architecture. My art is a reflection of the seasons, the landscapes, and the beauty that exists everywhere either in a landscape or a bunch of flowers."
What to expect
During this 3 hour workshop, you will
- Learn different watercolour techniques
- Enhance observational skills
- Gain an understanding of colours and colour mixing
- Learn composition and Brushwork in floral watercolour
Is this class right for me?
This course is suitable for anyone! All levels of experience are welcome.
Materials Required
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Just bring whatever watercolour paints, brushes and paper you already have - but make sure you have a Dagger Brush.
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BUT, if you want to get serious, Saba recommends the following:
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Quality paints such as Mijello Mission Gold Water Color Set, 24 Colours. However, the minimum colours you will need in any quality brand such as Winsor and Newton, Daniel Smith are the following::
- Ultramarine Blue
- Permanent Red
- Permanent Yellow Light
- Red Violet
- Bright Clear Violet
- Olive Green
- Sepia
- Any other colours you have
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Paper: Watercolour paper cold pressed – pad of A3 or A4
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Palette: Large watercolour palette – if unsure, just bring a large white china or melamine plate (not plastic)
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Brushes: Montmart dagger brush, 5/8 or 3/8 or both, Round pointed shape watercolour brush number 8 and 10 (Officeworks has a good set for $13.60), Natural hair brush (pointed) size 10.
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Pencil H2 and a kneadable eraser
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Box of tissues
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Lightweight Sketch & Carry Board
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Masking tape
About studio classes
Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.
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Course testimonials:
- Saba is a wonderful teacher and beautiful artist who inspires you to keep on practicing and learning
- Saba Manesh was able to provide a patient and thorough demonstration and explanation of her approach to painting flowers in watercolor in just three hours. The class started with some basic information and demo of some basic technical knowledge of how to use the medium. While we practiced, she went around the room regularly to provide input and feedback to each student - quite a feat considering there were about 12 students present. The workshop was not for absolute beginners (I think) although anyone would have been able to learn from her clear presentation. It also seemed to me that Saba is a very warm and generous teacher - and person - and I really enjoyed meeting her.
- Saba is a lovely tutor and shares her knowledge of watercolour & its complexities with intelligence , ease & humor. I enjoyed her workshop & will look out for more courses with her.