EXTRA TICKETS *ONLINE* Watercolour Tutorial: Whale Fundraiser

So many of us are feeling overwhelmed and powerless hearing about the suffering of the Palestinian people. Painting can be a great tonic to aid your mental health and in addition, there is no better way to respond to a crisis than to come together...

I was put in touch with a young man in Gaza who is desperately seeking funds to get his family to safety. Heartbreakingly, he has already lost several members of his family including his mother, sister and newphew since the genocide started.

So, for this painting workshop instead of paying me I am asking you to donate to Amjad and his family. Just sign up to attend this event via eventbrite and then donate here.

Suggested amount is ideally around £20 but saying that every little helps!!! Even if you can only afford £5 why not invite a friend to double your donation...

Once you've donated to Amjads fundraiser please send me a screenshot either via email toriratcliffeart91@gmail.com or via instagram/facebook @toriratcliffeart so that I can tally in your donation

Not going to be available on the chosen date? Don't worry, grab a ticket anyway as I will be emailing everyone the recording after the class!

No experience is needed for this workshop. It's led step-by-step making it easy for complete beginners to follow, although it's suitable for people of all painting abilities. Plus you get to do everything from the comfort of your own home!

I do suggest brusho powder for this one so do read the material recommendations below...

Painting is a meditative activity meaning it's great for your mental health and well-being. It's the perfect way to spend an evening. For me I like to make the most of it by making a cosy cup of herbal tea and lighting a candle to really help me wind down for the evening

So, grab a ticket and let's get painting together...

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Please check the below list for what you need. I've added some link suggestions for paper but if you already have stuff at home then you can just use what you have:

Watercolour paper - You can use any pad of watercolour paper that you may already own if you'd like to just use what you already have. However, if purchasing new I suggest using a block because this means you don't have to deal with any paper rippling. Ideally, you want Hot Press (HP) watercolour paper which is very flat with no bumps which will allow the watercolour to move around in the right way. I've listed two options below:

A good quality but still cheap option can be found here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bockingford-Watercolour-Block-300gms-228x305mm/dp/B00LIYPZO8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2YT7FXNTS0OOA&keywords=watercolour+block+hot+press&qid=1666520904&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=watercolour+block+hot+press%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-5

Brushes - I will be using one large, one medium and one very fine 'rigger' brush but if you only have the medium and the fine that will work. The fine brush must be able to paint thin lines. Message me if you'd like to invest in some good brushes and I can recommend!

Paint - I always recommend tubes of paint as they are more versatile, but if you have pans that's fine we can work with anything :) The colours I will be using are:

Various blues - whatever takes your fancy!

White

Purple

I also suggest brusho pigment powder - ultramarine or purple will work fabulously! Contact me if you'd like a link for this! It's not necessary but it is very fun!

Palette - I use plastic trays but feel free to use anything e.g a plate

Water pot - glasses like old jam jars work fine

Pencil, a rubber, a black fineliner, kitchen paper

and most importantly... Salt!! Definitely want this!