Workshop Detail

Andrew will demonstrate how to achieve a simple, loose painting of sea-cliffs using a limited palette of watercolours.

This workshop will combine accurate pencil drawing with loose, splashy paintwork to create texture and the effect of light and shade on rocks and water.

Throughout the day there will be plenty of time to ask questions and Andrew will give his expert advise on a one to one basis.

Absolute beginners would be very welcome at this workshop, and experienced painters may find the techniques and simple approach helpful to their development.

About the Artist

Andrew is a self-taught artist, originally from Honley near Holmfirth, and now living in North Wales.

In 2012 he was shortlisted for ‘Artist of the Year’ by Artist & Illustrators magazine. He is an invited artist at Holmfirth Artweek and has exhibited work at the Royal Cambrian Academy Open (Wales) and Grosvenor Open (Chester) exhibitions.

Andrew teaches regular watercolour classes in North Wales, and has demonstrated watercolour painting to art societies throughout the UK. He was Head Tutor at North Light Gallery Art School in Huddersfield until his move to Wales in 2010.

Andrew is a member of the Huddersfield Art Society.

Materials Required

1. Watercolour brushes – a large wash brush (eg. at least size 12) and a few smaller brushes for detail

2. Pencils (HB, 2B), sharpener & putty rubber

3. Watercolour paints – I will be using French Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, Permanent Alizarin Crimson and Cadmium Yellow, but these pigments are not essential.

4. Watercolour paper – I recommend Bockingford 200lb/425gsm ‘NOT’ (which means not hot-pressed HP), although feel free to experiment with different textures (‘NOT’, Rough or HP) and different weights of paper (generally the heavier the better).

5. Palette

6. Waterpots

7. Mist-sprayer (the type used to water plants)

All materials are available online at www.calderartsupplies.co.uk. Or you can pick these up instore before the class begins.

Materials Provided

Calder Art will provide the following materials for the workshop:

Table Top Easel

13 x 17 12mm Warp resistant MDF Board

Palette or Mixing Plate

Limited sundry products are also available if you forget anything.

Course Details

Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a difference in price will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given.

You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in store.

We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:

https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/

This will also give you a breakdown of details of the class and times to attend.

If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.

Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour.

You can visit our very own Arcade Café for a selection of delicious lunch options, you can see an example here: https://www.facebook.com/ArcadeCoffeeFood/.

There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance to the arcade.

Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch.

The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. All details are found on the link below. The cost of the car park is £2.00 for 3 hours (all levels) or £4.00 for 10 hours (upper two levels only

http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/bus_station/hd1/huddersfield/

Our venue is also a 2 minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.