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Ever wanted to get into watercolour? Want to start feeling more creative? Come to our 90 minute online watercolour class and see how you can paint something you’re proud of with ArtistAnd. What To Expect? Over 90 minutes, we’ll guide you through 1 or 2 paintings using watercolours. Like all talented athletes, we’ll start with a warm up, and then you'll apply different techniques to your work. Each month we look at something new that’ll be good enough to put in the fridge! Even beginners can make great art when you have a teacher that can show you how. What's Included? 90 Minute Class Live tutor Reference pictures / video afterwards What You’ll Need: Watercolour paints Brushes A4 or A5 Watercolour paper (not normal paper) A cup with water A palette or mixing tray (usually this is the lid of your paints) Some additional supplies that may be useful include masking tape, a pencil, and an eraser. ** Meet The Host** ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by China Jordan. Founded in 2019, ArtistAnd helps improve people's wellbeing by giving them the confidence to practise art and improve their creative skills. With an inclusive environment and atmosphere, ArtistAnd now teaches in corporate settings as well as classes online and in person for the public. Age Limit 18+ Time Zone We are based in the UK so it's best to check if we are in GMT or BST +1. Rewards Block book and you can receive 10% off. FAQ’S? 1.How do I choose the right brush for my painting? The right brush depends on the type of painting you are creating. For larger washes, use a larger square brush, and for fine details, use a smaller brush. Round brushes are a good all-purpose choice for watercolour painting. See pictures for examples. Can I use watercolours on any type of paper? It's best to use watercolour paper, which is specially designed to absorb and hold watercolour paint. Regular paper may not hold up well to the wetness, cause abrasive rubbing and warp the paper. Will you provide materials? Materials won’t be provided for this class. Please provide your own materials. Just remember, the cheaper the palette, the lesser quality it maybe. Just like buying wine at a restaurant, always go for at least the second cheapest one. What colours will I need before the lesson? We can work with any colour palettes, there's always a way! This class aims to be accessible as much as possible so if you really are worried, send me a picture before of what you've got. What if I need to cancel? That’s ok! Sometimes these things happen so we try our best to accommodate you. There is a limited number of tickets per class and we do get fully booked so if you do need to reschedule, please give 72 hours notice so we can rearrange your class. Refunds are not available. Feel free to email me at china@artistand.co.uk

Want to enjoy more creativity? Fancy a free drink? This is the last art club you’ll ever join. Come and be a part of our amazing community, improve your watercolour skills and finally give yourself that time that’s just for YOU!. Every month, we meet at the The Mulberry Bush where you’ll be greeted by our artist, China Jordan. Have a drink on us as we take you through a different topic each month and help you make artwork you’re really f*g proud of. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking to unwind with some creative fun, this will get your energy bar back up to fully charged. What If I’m Rubbish At Art? No experience is necessary in these classes. We believe everyone can learn how to paint so it’s our job, to make you feel less rubbish! Our talented instructor will guide you step by step, helping you explore different techniques and get confident with the brush. What's Included? Free Drink All Materials Envelopes to take your artwork away in What Will I Learn? Each month we'll look at something new so you can add to your portfolio of stunning techniques. You'll build up your watercolour knowledge by doing something new each month. The topics and techniques will change and your confidence will steadily grow. Meet The Host ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by China Jordan. Founded in 2019, ArtistAnd helps improve people's wellbeing by giving them the confidence to practice art and improve their creative skills. With an inclusive environment and atmosphere, ArtistAnd now teaches in corporate settings as well as classes online and in person for the public. Check out our other classes at www.artistand.co.uk Age Limit 18+ Can't make this class? That’s ok! Sometimes these things happen so we try our best to accommodate you. There is a limited number of tickets per class and we do get fully booked so if you do need to reschedule, please give 72 hours notice so we can rearrange your class. Refunds are not available. Feel free to email me at china@artistand.co.uk

** This All Day Two Part Painting Class is the essential plan to get get you going as a successful oil painter.** Additionally if you wish to paint successfully in any medium other than oil, you will find Allan's clear explanation of the colour wheel an easy to follow, necessary guide for future practice. Please do not mistake the colour wheel as the simple simple school class exercise you practised years ago. There is a lot more to it and most artists will tell you colour theory underlies all successful painting and its value cannot be underestimated. With this in mind Allan has designed his Two Part Plan approach to give you the best possible start in the right direction. Enrol on this Two Part Day Class, It's worth it!...... Get to grips with the Part I basics in the morning and after lunch consolidate and create your own painting in the Sunday PM Painting Club Part II session and experience a rewarding full day's painting. * Part I The Essentials* 11.3Oam -1.00pm. We will cover the basic knowledge of oil paint and colour mixing in this Part I session enabling you to create and match all the wonderful colours necessary to create your future works. * Learn About * Primary, complimentary secondary, tertiary colours Relationships between colour combinations, oppositional energising and harmonious colours. Warm and cool colours. How to mix a custom palette and save money when purchasing your “start up” colour palette tube paints. Prepare to tackle your first painting. Break Part II : Consolidate, Create 2.00 pm-5.00pm OIL PAINTING CLUB This session is a great opportunity to develop and put into practice everything learnt in the morning session. Bring along your own image or choose one provided by Allan and he will lead you on the basics of composition, canvas wash, colour blocking, application, wet on wet, developing your style, impasto and/or thin glazing, colour saturation, blending, painting , volume, perspective and much more to bring your painting to completion. You now have a good basic knowledge to kick start your future in oil painting. Oil Paint Materials and images provided. Please supply your own canvas and we will provide an image or bring your own image if you want to paint a favourite. Please Don't Forget - Having completed the full Oil Painting Sunday you can continue to book further PART II Oil Painting Classes on a monthly "Drop In" basis and continue to develop your skills and painting style in a vibrant 'painting club" atmosphere with continued support from Allan.