with Elizabeth Hammond
This workshop covers various technical and creative aspects of botanical drawing.
- Tutor, Elizabeth Hammond
- 16th, 23rd, and 30th November, 2021
- 10.00am – 4.00pm
- £240/course
- At The Studio, Bransbury
- tea, coffee and biscuits available all day, please bring your own lunch
- Suitable for all abilities
What to expect on Drawing Plants and Botanical Details
Discover how to capture the movement and energy of the plant through an expressive approach. Take small specimens from around Hampshire Art Studio, or bring a little of your own garden with you. We will explore their intricacies through investigative drawing. Create beautiful works on paper and improve your drawing skills at the same time in an encouraging, relaxed and supportive environment with experienced educator Elizabeth Hammond.
Day 1:
Developing our fine motor skills and hand eye coordination, we will explore a gestural approach to drawing plants, loosening up before we focus in. We will also learn about our particular materials and develop our skills in their use.
Day 2:
Focusing in on pencil investigations of our botanicals leading to a fine and detailed drawing.
Day 3:
Bringing together all the skills gained to create an intricate botanical watercolour drawing.
Materials
- Pencils 2H – 2B
- Paper – 2x A1 sheets cartridge, approx 10x A4 sheets hot pressed watercolour paper
- Eraser – putty and white
- Sharpener
- Drawing Ink (tutor can provide pots)
- Magnifying glass
- Watercolours – pans
- Jar for water
- Palette
- Paintbrushes – round size 0 – 6, flat size 4 and miniature brush size 4
- Tracing paper 1x A4 sheet
- Masking tape
- Clear ruler
- Lamp
- Any plant or flower specimens you would like to draw