Hot Summer Colours!
Botanical Watercolours with Dawn Wright SBA
Take time out this Summer to immerse yourself in a detailed study of all things botanical, studying the flowers, blooms and foliage of the season, this year focussing on the hot colours we find in the garden, from bright orange nasturtium and cheerful pink cosmos to deep yellow sunflowers. Professional artist Dawn Wright SBA will lead us through a colourful world of watercolour and help us to use this lucid medium to capture the intricate details of this colourful time of year.
The course is aimed at both complete beginners and those who are already experienced. Using mainly watercolours and working directly from a choice of natural specimens, you will develop your knowledge and skills of botanical art, learning how to represent three dimensional objects on a flat surface.
Your tutor Dawn will take you through an exploration into pigments and paints, and you will learn to apply a basic colour theory to understand the relationships of colour and tonal values to add realism to your work. There will be opportunities to try different techniques and gain an understanding into the makings of a good composition. We will also take a look at the fascinating history of botanical illustration, helping us to see our work in context.
Whether you are already a keen botanical illustrator or are completely new to the field, the course is an ideal place to work alongside other like-minded artists, share ideas and see work in progress first-hand. If you attended Dawn's course last year you will know that this longer three-day formula will give you more time to enjoy the process and build up a more detailed composition.
Arrive from 3 pm on Monday 25th August, departing 2 pm on Thursday 28th August 2025.
The programme details, along with a suggested list of materials to bring will be forwarded around four weeks prior to the workshop start date.
Your accommodation
The Nightingale Centre at Great Hucklow, near Tideswell in Derbyshire is a spacious, warm and friendly residential centre where you will have your own single-occupancy en-suite room. Meals are set out in the communal restaurant area and the car park is very close-to, with access ramp. The teaching room is light, secure and surrounded by the wonderful Derbyshire countryside. Non-painting partners are also welcome, so please do enquire for availability and pricing options. All different dietary options are catered for, so please advise or ask when you book your place. We hope that you will enjoy your stay!
Price Options:
Fully residential places £680
Non-residential places £469 - includes refreshments, lunches and evening dinners
An £80 deposit is payable to secure booking (Please see How to Pay ) with balance fees payable 8 weeks prior to the start date. Terms and Conditions apply.
