I am so looking forward to all my new classes starting in early January 2022.
My customised teaching starts again in my studio on 3rd and 4th Jan. This is where I develop the person and they choose to work on their individual subjects in their choice of media, very friendly, welcoming and creative fun.
The Zoom courses start on 4th and 6th January and I have a broad range of subjects and application for every one to enjoy.
Winter Beauty
Week 1 4th and 6th January.
Snow Drops along the Roadside.
Week 2 11th and 13th January.
Stoneywell, Leicestershire one of my absolute favourite National Trust places.
Week 3 18th and 20th January.
Dogs in all shapes and sizes as they run about
Burbage Common. Shown here are some examples we will be working on and putting into context in the common scenery.
Week 4 25th and 27th January.
Still life of Catkins and Pussy Willows.
Week 5 1st and 3rd February.
We will be emulating this William Henry Hunt painting of Primroses and Birds Nest in my style of ink, wax and water colour.
Contact me on enquiries@clairebotterill.co.uk to book and for more details.
On this course I will be showing you how to: -
Paint in my unique style of painting using wax, Ink and watercolours.
Draw based on the observation of your subject. (or if the mood takes you trace your image from my photograph)
Gain confidence by following my step by step paced tuition.
Enjoy practising my set exercises to develop a fluent way of working,
You will receive: -
A list of tools and materials that you will need and where to buy them.
A lesson plan of step-by-step instruction for you to download. Have this ready with you throughout the class.
Your learning will be based on: -
My technique of using ink, wax and watercolour.
Time for fun with lots of small exercises in the wax ink and water colour.
Have time to play with no pressure, explore the thoughts behind the composition and colours to use to depict the scenes. Trial your techniques and ask questions.
Looking at your subject and start drawing.
I will then be guiding you through the drawing stage with hints and tips along the way through to completion.
You may want to use my photographs for reference or paint from your own reference material.
Stocking Fillers
I am introducing three stocking fillers in my Etsy shop of Downloadable PDF lesson plans very comprehensive tuition for only £4.80 each.
This is how to paint this gourd from my zoom course Glorious Autumn.
This is how to paint this autumn leaf from my zoom course Glorious Autumn.
This is how to paint this Horse Chestnut conker and leaf from my zoom course Glorious Autumn
I would like to say a big thank you and wish you all a Very Good Christmas and Hopeful New Year.
"May abundance and beauty be with you all year."
These are my roses and below is a hip from them in my Christmas card to you
"Winter Rose Hip"
Take care and keep well.