Description
Unleash your creativity in this one-day workshop, where you’ll learn to draw and paint realistic UK birds with confidence and expression. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll explore easy-to-follow drawing techniques, develop dynamic brushwork, and use bold, expressive watercolour painting to bring your bird portraits to life.
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop will help you build essential skills, boost your confidence, and inspire you to create beautiful and lively bird artwork.
What to Expect:
The day will be structured into a series of fun and engaging exercises designed to help you build skills step by step:
Morning Session: Mastering Bird Drawing
- Step-by-Step Bird Sketching – Follow a guided step-by-step demonstration to break down bird anatomy into simple shapes.
- Practice & Personal Exploration – Using your newly learned skills, you’ll have time to sketch with one-on-one feedback and guidance throughout.
Afternoon Session: Expressive Watercolour Techniques
- Watercolour Demonstration – Learn quick and expressive watercolour techniques, focusing on bold, loose brushstrokes. Get an overview of materials, colour mixing, and how to create dynamic effects with watercolour.
- Using your sketches, you’ll apply expressive painting techniques to create a vibrant and lively bird portrait.
- Time to Reflect & Connect – Enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment, with time to discuss your work with fellow participants and appreciate everyone’s unique artistic approach.
Why join?
- Learn Simple, Effective Techniques – No complicated theories! Just easy-to-follow steps that will help you draw and paint birds with confidence.
- Build Your Artistic Confidence – This workshop is designed to help you loosen up, overcome creative blocks, and trust your instincts when drawing and painting.
- Experiment with Expressive Watercolour Painting – Discover how to use bold brushstrokes and vibrant colours to bring movement and life to your bird portraits.
- Relax & Enjoy the Process – Immerse yourself in a calm and welcoming space, perfect for reducing stress, boosting creativity, and simply having fun with art.
- Meet Like-Minded People – Share the experience with fellow art lovers in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
- By the end of the day, you’ll leave feeling inspired, accomplished, and excited to continue your artistic journey!
Spaces are limited – book now and take flight with your creativity!
