Watercolour Foundations Workshop Series Session 3

Step into Session 3 of 4: A progressive series bridging the beginner-intermediate gap. Spaced workshops with room to practise and grow.

About the entire Watercolour Foundation Series Workshops:

These half-day or full day workshops are for beginners or anyone wanting to strengthen core watercolour skills. Each session covers different techniques, with some overlap for practice and refinement. Session 1 & 2 do not require previous watercolour experience.

Session 3 & 4 build on earlier skills. I recommend completing Sessions 1 & 2 or having some basic fundamentals.

Dates for Session 4 will be announced in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned.

Session 3 Flyer, Materials List & Q&A

The materials list and images here will guide you. While we may not use every colour mentioned in this specific session, these are excellent additions to help you build a versatile kit for your ongoing watercolour practice.

The materials list and images here will guide you. While we may not use every colour mentioned in this specific session, these are excellent additions to help you build a versatile kit for your ongoing watercolour practice.

WATERCOLOUR FOUNDATIONS Series - MATERIALS LIST

Support boards and watercolour paper will be supplied to ensure consistency in learning outcomes.

Brushes

• Round Watercolour Brushes – Well-pointed, sizes 6, 12, or 14
• Small flat brush to refining (eg. Princeton flat shader size 4) or similar
• Round Chinese Reservoir Brush (available at Musgraves Art Supplies, https://musgraveart.com.au/product/large-refillable-sumi-brush/
• Extra Brushes – Any additional sizes you have.

Other Materials

· Water Containers (x 2) (also available to borrow at the studio)

· Apron

· Box of tissues (box can be used as a support)

· Palette – Ensure you have plenty of mixing space. Avoid coloured plates or dishes. If buying the flower palette with lid option pictured, you will need at least 3 of these.

· Graphite Pencil – 1 x HB, or 2B well sharpened

· Household sponge (must be cellular type)

· Masking Tape – 1” or ¾”

· Eraser – Kneadable and/or crumbly brown art Factis eraser

· Pipette or small squeeze bottle for adding water (scroll down for pictures)

· Mug or drink bottle. Refreshments provided

· BYO Lunch - kitchen and fridge available (or can be purchased at nearby shops)

Watercolour Paints - Student-Grade Tubes preferred

Student-grade paints, are an economical option. As you progress, you may wish to upgrade to artist-quality paints; these offer stronger pigments and greater vibrancy, meaning a little goes much further.
Suggested Colours:

· Cool Yellow: Winsor & Newton Cotman Lemon Yellow Hue (PY175)

· Warm Yellow: Daler Rowney Aquafine Indian Yellow Hue (PY15)

· Cool Red (Magenta): Daler Rowney Aquafine Alizarin Crimson Hue (PR176)

· Cool Blue (Cyan): Daler Rowney Aquafine Phthalo Blue (PB15)

· Violet/Purple: Winsor & Newton Cotman Dioxazine Purple (PV23)

· Sap Green: Daler Rowney Aquafine Sap Green (PY73 / PB29)

· Dark: Daler Rowney Aquafine Payne’s Grey (PBk7, PB29)

Or: Watercolour Paints - Artist-Grade

You may choose to purchase 'Artist Grade' Paint Tubes. These are more expensive however, much better quality. They are much richer in pigment and a little goes much further.

You need only one from each of the following six colour groups:

1. Cool or Neutral Yellow

• Winsor & Newton or Schmincke Transparent Yellow (PY150)

• Holbein Imidazolone Yellow (PY154)

• Art Spectrum Azo Yellow (PY3)

2. Cool Red (Magenta)

• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Rose (PV19)

• Winsor & Newton, Art Spectrum or MameriBlu Permanent Rose (PV19)

• Schmincke or Holbein Quinacridone Red (PV19)

3. Cool Blue (Cyan)

• Daniel Smith Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) (PB15:3)

• Winsor & Newton Winsor Blue (Green Shade) or Art Spectrum Pthalo Blue (PB15)

• Schmincke or Holbein Phthalo Blue or MaimeriBlu Primary Blue Cyan (PB15:3)

4. Warm Yellow or Gold

• Winsor & Newton,Transparent Gold Deep (PY150, PR179, PV19)

• Schmincke Quinacridone Gold (PY150, PR101)

• Holbein Quinacridone Gold (PO48 PY150)

• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Gold (PY150, PO48)

• MaimeriBlu or Winsor & Newton Indian Yellow (PY110)

5. Violet

• Daniel Smith, Holbein, MaimeriBlu or Schmincke Dioxazine Violet (PV23)

• Winsor & Newton Winsor Violet (PV23)

6. Neutralising Dark

• Schmincke Payne’s Grey Bluish (PBk6, PB15:6, PB15:2)

• Winsor & Newton or Daniel Smith or MaimeriBlu Payne’s Grey (PBk6, PB15, PV19).

• Art Spectrum Neutral Tint (PBk6, PV19, PB15:3)

Optional Colours

• Any other transparent & staining artist-quality paints that you may already own