Botanical Watercolour for Beginners: Halloween Edition

This botanical watercolour painting class is designed specifically for beginners who wish to explore the enchanting world of plant artistry. In this class, we will focus on mastering the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting. By the end of the class, you'll have the essential skills to delve into a wide array of other plant and flower paintings.

Class Outline:

1. Introduction to Watercolour Painting:
- Understand the unique characteristics of watercolour as a medium.
- Learn about essential tools and materials needed for the class.

2. Basic Watercolour Techniques:
- Wet on Wet: Discover the magic of blending colours and creating soft gradients.
- Wet on Dry: Explore controlled brushwork and crisp edges.

3. Comprehending Light and Shadow:
- Study the interplay of light and shadow to bring dimension and depth to your artwork.
- Learn techniques to create realistic shadows and highlights on the sunflower.

4. Step-by-Step Halloween Pumpkin Painting:
- Guided, hands-on demonstration of painting a Halloween pumpkin using the learned techniques.

Tutor Anne Wiziack is a Brazilian artist born in São Paulo and now based in Liverpool, England. Anne works with natural inks, watercolour, and acrylic, creating artwork that reflects her passion for sustainability and cultural diversity. Her pieces often feature nature, female portraits with botanical elements, and urban sketches, combining delicate details with bold ideas. studio-aw.co.uk 

Location: Cass Art Liverpool

Date & times: 25th October 2026, 12pm - 3pm

Ages: 16+

Materials provided: Watercolour, paint pallet, water, brushes, pencil, eraser, watercolour paper, kitchen towel, brochure about the basic techniques we will learn in the course.

Tickets: £39

This workshop has step-free access. The workshop takes place on the shop floor during trading hours. Please expect typical levels of sound, light, and activity.

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