Paint with Pammy Learn 2 Paint

Level 2 Learn to Paint an Introduction

We will be using some of the techniques we have learnt in level one, expanding our knowledge and techniques.

We will be studying the differences between painting and drawing from memory compared to directly observed subjects.

We will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a range of watercolour techniques, on a range of papers, using different brush strokes, and substances such as salt to create texture within the finished paintwork.

We will be able to demonstrate the preparation of the papers, and the correct ways to transfer images from our own drawings and other media sources to the prepared paper. We will be able to demonstrate some of the principles related to the application of colour, and produce another colour wheel or chart, with a warm and cool side using a more than two colour mixing method.

Produce our sketchbooks, using pencil, pen and colour washes. Demonstrate that we understand the way that light and shade affects objects and the subjects that we are painting. We will through a series of demonstrations, and discussions and practise produce a portfolio, of our work. At all times you will be able to choose either to follow the prepared demonstration or a similar subject of your own.

You are encouraged to practise, in your own time, and we will enjoy seeing your efforts, please fetch them in.

I look forward to painting with you...book your place 01686640722

Level 1 Learn to Paint with Pammy

This 9 week course, introduces the techniques, of watercolour painting, in easy to follow stages. A painting will be produced at the end of each session, including landscapes Seascapes, flowers, figures and simple buildings.

Amaze your family and friends with the production of five lovely paintings, that you will achieve, following simple demonstrated stages.

You will be introduced throughout the sessions to all aspects, relating to watercolour painting, including drawing, perspective, composition, tonal values and colour contrasting. Plus details of progression, onto other courses, offering OCN level one and level two, certification.

You will need. A board, to attach the paper to.

Water container.

Tissues.

One large, one medium, one small brush.

Apron.

In addition you may need:

Paper.

Paints.

Tape.

Sponge.

Handouts.

Tutor. Pamela Jones. Venue. Chapel house, Berriew

Duration Nine weeks, two hourly evening sessions.

01686 640722 to reserve your place.

The following articles are taken from the course work and provide a little background information on painting and understanding different techinques and terminology used

CHOOSING YOUR PAPER by Pammy more here

Water colour paper is categorised by weight, in grams per square metre or pounds per ream, (500 sheets). 190gsm (90lb) 300gsm (140lb) 425gsm (200lb) 640gsm (300lb) Paper that is less than 200LB should ideally be stretched before use, but the size of the paper can affect this, you can generally get away without stretching small pieces of paper, except for the lightest (90lb), this will always need stretching.

We will do an exercise that will demonstrate the difference between two paper weights, two small paintings will result, the one painting on paper that only weighs 90lb, the other painting on paper that weighs 140lb, so that we can have the experience of working on both.

The lighter paper will buckle when the water soaks in to the surface, and will become difficult and cause problems. Ideally both these weights of paper should be stretched first, because they are only small pieces of paper we could manage without stretching the heavier paper, but the lighter one would always be better to work upon pre-stretched.

It is possible to stretch some paper, after the painting is complete, with the heavier papers, you can simply wet the back of the painting, then weight with a heavy object such as a book and leave to dry. This method would not solve the problems of buckling that happens on the lighter papers, and only pre-stretching will solve this. We now have the experience of working on three types of paper, as we mostly work on 200lb weight.

Eleanor Brooks famed for her artistic creations in sculpture and paint, is to hold a talk about her life in art at Chapel Gallery 20th March 2010.

To attend and for more information call Pammy on 01686640722.

Dreamed of learning to paint ?

We'll it's easier than you might think, following pammy's easy to follow step by step guide to painting anyone of any age can learn to paint and produce some amazing piece's of artwork.

Our painting classes are fun, lively and a great opportunity to meet new friends.

We have a few places left for  new students to attend our next classes (date to be confirmed) if you are interested call pammy on 01686640722 and reserve your place.