An excellent days work from all the students that were ‘New’ to this superb medium (soft pastels), that attended this workshop. I am sure you will agree, they have done exceptionally well. A thoroughly enjoyable day at Blisland Village Hall. If anyone missed out this time, make sure you join the next one! Date to be confirmed.
‘Beginners Pastel’ Workshop – Round Up.
28 Feb 2018 4 Comments
in News & Information, Students Gallery, Workshops Tags: Pastel Workshops, Pastels
‘Pastels’ for Beginners – Workshop 24th February 2018
17 Feb 2018 4 Comments
in News & Information, Workshops Tags: Blisland, Cornwall, Pastel Techniques, Pastel workshop, Pastels for Beginners
Only a few spaces are left for the ‘Beginners Soft Pastel Workshop’ at Blisland near Bodmin, on the 24th February, so don’t miss out, come and enjoy a day working in this superb medium. You will learn about, materials and equipment, all the basic pastel techniques and the different surfaces you can work on. Follow, step by step demonstrations and create a pastel painting to be proud of.
Soft Pastel is a superb medium and one not to shy away from, so join me on this workshop and go home inspired.
If you have your own pastels and pastel paper please bring them along to the workshop, I can email you a materials and equipment list, but I will have spare on the day.
Please contact me for further information or to Book a Space, Click on this Link to send a message to me.
Yvette Wiltshire of Art with Yvette
Cost : £35
Venue: Blisland Village Hall.
Time: 10am to 4pm.
‘Creative Watercolour Techniques’ Workshop 8th July 2017
06 Jul 2017 1 Comment
in Classes, News & Information, Watercolour Techniques, Workshops Tags: art, Art Classes, Cornwall, painting, watercolour, workshop
If you have ever fancied being more creative with your watercolours, then this workshop is a must for you.
Enjoy a Fun Day Experimenting with Texture in Watercolour. A chance to discover a more expressive style, exploring a variety of materials and equipment to create texture in your watercolours or simply just have fun!
Tutor: Yvette Wiltshire
Date: Saturday 8th July 2017
Time: 10am to 4pm.
Price: £30 (£5 Deposit)
Venue: Bodmin. Unit 4, Woods Browning Industrial Estate, Respryn Road. Cornwall. PL31 1DQ.
You will need to bring some minor materials and equipment; a list will be available on booking.
Refreshments: Please bring a packed lunch.
Contact me to book your space by email: yvettewiltshire@sky.com
Via my website: Art with Yvette
or Phone: 07886 343621
Sketching ‘En-Plein Air’ Wed 7th June at Calstock.
04 Jun 2017 2 Comments
in Classes, News & Information, Workshops Tags: Art Courses, artwithyvette, Cornwall, Drawing, Plein Air Painting, yvette wiltshire
If anyone is interested in sketching with tuition, ‘En-Plein Air’, this Wednesday morning, we will be at ‘Caltstock.
Weather permitting of course, if wet it will be cancelled and a new date fixed. Keep an eye open for a new posting or you can check for the new date on my website at www.artwithyvette.com
Meet at ‘Calstock Quay’ Car Park for 9.20am ish. Session starts at 9.30am to 12.30pm. just turn up, £8 per session.
Materials and Equipment List:
- A range of hard Pencils, i.e. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B.
- A mechanical lead pencil with spare leads would be better than a pencil that needs sharpening
- Drawing book of Cartridge Paper (not too thin, approx. 120 gsm weight or more) Preferably a Hard-Backed spiral bound pad.
- Paper Blender
- A normal white Eraser.
- A Grey Knead-able Eraser (not the cream putty eraser)
- Pencil sharpener or craft knife
- A few sheets of kitchen roll.
- Drawing Pens
- Warm clothing and gloves, fingerless gloves are a good idea.
- Sensible flat walking type shoes.
- Collapsible lightweight picnic type chair or stool.
- Sun glasses and a wet weather jacket just in case.
- Camera
- Money for a cup of tea/drink or bring a flask depending on where we are.
- Change for possible car parking.
- A plastic bag large enough to protect your work if it rains.
- A suitable lightweight bag for carrying your art materials and equipment.
- Sun Cream if we are lucky.
- Elastic Bands to stop paper from flapping in wind (i.e. sketch book)
‘Creative Watercolour Techniques’ Workshop
23 May 2017 1 Comment
in Classes, News & Information, Watercolour Techniques, Workshops Tags: art, Art Classes, Cornwall, painting, watercolour, workshop
If you have ever fancied being more creative with your watercolours, then this workshop is a must for you.
Enjoy a Fun Day Experimenting with Texture in Watercolour. A chance to discover a more expressive style, exploring a variety of materials and equipment to create texture in your watercolours or simply just have fun!
Tutor: Yvette Wiltshire
Date: Saturday 8th July 2017
Time: 10am to 4pm.
Price: £30 (£5 Deposit)
Venue: Bodmin. Unit 4, Woods Browning Industrial Estate, Respryn Road. Cornwall. PL31 1DQ.
You will need to bring some minor materials and equipment; a list will be available on booking.
Refreshments: Please bring a packed lunch.
Contact me to book your space by email: yvettewiltshire@sky.com
Via my website: Art with Yvette
or Phone: 07886 343621
Sketching ‘En-Plein Air’ Wed 24th May 2017 at Cotehele Quay.
19 May 2017 4 Comments
in Classes, News & Information, Workshops Tags: Art Classes, Cornwall, Cotehele Quay, Drawing, En Plein Air, Sketching Lessons, Teaching Art, workshop
If anyone is interested in sketching ‘En-plein Air’ with tuition next Wednesday morning 24th May, we will be at ‘Cotehele Quay’ Weather Permitting. Just turn up!! Details are as follows:
Meet at ‘Cotehele Quay’ Car Park for 9.20am ish. Session starts at 9.30am to 12.30pm. just turn up, £8 per session. Car Parking is free for NT members.
Materials and Equipment List:
- A range of hard Pencils, i.e. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B.
- A mechanical lead pencil with spare leads would be better than a pencil that needs sharpening
- Drawing book of Cartridge Paper (not too thin, approx. 120 gsm weight or more) Preferably a Hard-Backed spiral bound pad.
- Paper Blender
- A normal white Eraser.
- A Grey Knead-able Eraser (not the cream putty eraser)
- Pencil sharpener or craft knife
- A few sheets of kitchen roll.
- Drawing Pens
- Warm clothing and gloves, fingerless gloves are a good idea.
- Sensible flat walking type shoes.
- Collapsible lightweight picnic type chair or stool.
- Sun glasses and a wet weather jacket just in case.
- Camera
- Money for a cup of tea/drink or bring a flask depending on where we are.
- Change for possible car parking.
- A plastic bag large enough to protect your work if it rains.
- A suitable lightweight bag for carrying your art materials and equipment.
- Sun Cream if we are lucky.
- Elastic Bands to stop paper from flapping in wind (i.e. sketch book)
Sketching ‘En-Plein Air’ Wed 24th May 2017 at Cotehele Quay.
18 May 2017 Leave a comment
in Classes, News & Information, Workshops Tags: art, Art Classes, Cornwall, Drawing, En Plein Air, Plein Air Painting
If anyone is interested in sketching ‘En-plein Air’ with tuition next Wednesday morning 24th May, we will be at ‘Cotehele Quay’ Weather Permitting. Just turn up!! Details are as follows:
Meet at ‘Cotehele Quay’ Car Park for 9.20am ish. Session starts at 9.30am to 12.30pm. just turn up, £8 per session.
Materials and Equipment List:
- A range of hard Pencils, i.e. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B.
- A mechanical lead pencil with spare leads would be better than a pencil that needs sharpening
- Drawing book of Cartridge Paper (not too thin, approx. 120 gsm weight or more) Preferably a Hard-Backed spiral bound pad.
- Paper Blender
- A normal white Eraser.
- A Grey Knead-able Eraser (not the cream putty eraser)
- Pencil sharpener or craft knife
- A few sheets of kitchen roll.
- Drawing Pens
- Warm clothing and gloves, fingerless gloves are a good idea.
- Sensible flat walking type shoes.
- Collapsible lightweight picnic type chair or stool.
- Sun glasses and a wet weather jacket just in case.
- Camera
- Money for a cup of tea/drink or bring a flask depending on where we are.
- Change for possible car parking.
- A plastic bag large enough to protect your work if it rains.
- A suitable lightweight bag for carrying your art materials and equipment.
- Sun Cream if we are lucky.
- Elastic Bands to stop paper from flapping in wind (i.e. sketch book)