Art in the Garden

with

Siân Dudley

Have you ever thought you would love to be able to capture the scene in front of you, but are afraid to start? Do you sketch regularly, but would like some tips on how to improve?

Sketching makes you look harder, and really appreciate what you are seeing. It is a great way to enhance your memories of a lovely time. Intrigued?

Join Siân for an afternoon of sketching in Lukesland Gardens. An experienced tutor, Siân will help you and guide you through the afternoon, sharing tips and techniques for making enjoyable sketches.

Wednesday 7th June 2pm - 4.30 pm

Cost: £10

The afternoon will comprise of a short demonstration of pencil techniques that are useful for making sketches, and some tips on how to consider your subject matter so that you can make a meaningful or useful sketch. Not all drawing is about creating masterful pieces of artwork!  Siân will show you how to enjoy your time sketching, making creative memories. While sketching we pay more attention to our surroundings that we otherwise might. You will find that your sketches enhance your memory of a your time in the garden. Of course, they may also serve you well as preparation for a full painting.

Participants bring their own materials. At the minimum you will need paper, pencils, a sharpener , an eraser and something to rest your work on. You may bring other materials if you wish ( e.g. watercolour) but the afternoon’s tuition will be based on sketching with pencils.

For this event Siân will be bringing a small palette of watercolours to demonstrate how she makes colour notes on location. You may bring your own materials to try out her techniques after her demo if you wish, or just enjoy watching how she does this.

Siân will also demonstrate how to take photographs that supplement your sketches, so that you have extra visual information to use at home if you should choose to develop your sketches into a drawing or painting. If you would like to try her method please bring along a camera. Smartphones and simple cameras a re fine. Siân will be using her smartphone and/or iPad. This will not be highly technical photography!

SUITABLE FOR ALL ABILITIES, BEGINNERS TO THE MORE EXPERIENCED. ALL YOU NEED IS ENTHUSIASM!

Please note that to an extent this event is weather dependent. In the event of the weather being too poor for us to go ahead, I will inform participants by email and by posting the information on this page. if the event is cancelled you will be refunded in full.

Booking is advised as there are a maximum number of 12 places. You may pay on the day if places are available.

For further information, CONTACT SIAN