Join Emma Leyfield for a half day workshop in mixing watercolours, looking at the colours of winter and how best to use your paints

Winter has been accused of being bleak but each month has it's place and rituals to move through it. If you've previously attended one of Emma’s classes, and have been dabbling a little, or perhaps haven't lifted a brush since, then this is your opportunity for a refresher. This class is also suitable as a taster session for beginners at watercolours, or those who feel that mixing colours is something they struggle with.

The session includes a sketchbook prompt focusing on the colours of winter, window views, and cosy sketch-booking through the season.

If you have a set of watercolours that you use at home, you're welcome to bring this for a 'watercolour consultation'. This is to talk through what colours you have, others you might need and the difference between different brands and types of watercolours. Professional watercolours are provided for you to test out during the session. 

Meet your tutor

Emma's work is inspired by the simple delight of beautiful things. Observed and studied in a pocket sketchbook, these paintings feed into larger pictures and ideas. She's currently completing an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University. Around her studies, she illustrates a regular column for the English Garden Magazine from her studio in Nailsworth and teaches workshops in Gloucestershire. Emma runs a regular Life Drawing class here at the New Brewery Arts on Thursdays as well as a mixture of workshops that focus on traditional aspects of drawing and watercolours.

Tutor: Emma Leyfield
Date & Time: Saturday 1st February, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £50.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. 

Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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Who is this workshop for?

All abilities welcome

What you will need:

All materials will be provided but you may wish to bring in your own sketchbook and art supplies.

Weather permitting, you may go out into the courtyard of New Brewery Arts to look at and mix colours. Please bring warm layers. 

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.