10:00 - 16:00

Level: Beginner

In this session, we will take our inspiration from the work of Gustav Klimt, embracing the rich colours of autumn to create a glowing woodland – complete with highlights of gold for a bit of bling! Working in watercolour and gouache we will begin with colour mixing exercises using leaves as a motif to make a lovely reference page of shapes and colour. We will explore layering, sponging and masking techniques to capture the impression of a sunlight autumn woodland. Then we’ll add in detail with linework using dip pens and coloured pencil, and a smattering of spattering! And a final touch of gold leaf and paint to add a touch of opulence!

There will be lots of demos for you to follow along step-by-step or use your own creative freedom to incorporate the materials and methods Karen demonstrates - the choice is completely yours.

Absolutely no experience needed for this fun and informal workshop.

What to bring:

• Any medium to heavy-weight papers (approx. 250gsm or heavier) you would like to work on e.g watercolour / mixed media paper

• Kitchen roll, pencil, biro, glue stick or PVA, Apron or old clothes

• Watercolours or Gouache – primary colours plus white (If using watercolour please bring a tube of white gouache)

• Mixing palette – old plate or tear-off palette is fine

• Brushes – whatever you have…. round brushes and a fine brush would be useful – the tutor will also bring some to borrow.

• If you have coloured pencils and a dip pen please bring them along – useful, but not essential – the tutor will bring some to use on the day

• Packed lunch

Included on the day:

• Any other materials not specified for the students to bring

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10