To Book any of these workshops Tel: 04-3536233 or E-mail: majlisgallery@gmail.com
WORKSHOP No 1: SATURDAY, 13th DECEMBER.
FULL DAY with lunch provided AED 600.
COLOUR VIBRATIONS IN ABSTRACT ART
This workshop will explore the emotive and powerful use of colour in abstract art, using watercolours and acrylics. The abstract design will be based on a choice of Arabic motifs found within the vicinity of the Majlis Gallery as well as a variety of Arabian water and coffee pot shapes , beaten copper designs and other examples of geometric based, Islamic motifs. Lynda will work alongside students and help those who feel uncertain of their drawing abilities. The workshop involves sophisticated Colour Theory that is based on the emotive use of colours by the famous artists such as Matisse, Kandinsky and a more contemporary artist Leanne Vernie, who specializes in colour vibrations. The workshop will involve a mixture of taught colour theory, issues around abstract design and technical know-how, including the application of gold leaf. All students are expected to go home with a completed painting by the end of the day.
Beginners as well as more experienced painters are welcome.
Each student should bring:
One piece of large watercolour paper Size: 56cm X 76 cm (22”x 30”) The paper must not weight less than 500 gms. The heavier the paper you can get, the better, Emirates Trading, has an excellent selection of heavy watercolour paper. This paper may be smooth or textured as you wish.
A selection of large and small brushes suitable for both watercolour and acrylic. NOT hard oil painting brushes.
A synthetic bath sponge, not a natural sponge
A tube of relief outliner. This is used for outlining on glass art. Emirates trading will also have this.
A wax candle.
A selection of tubes of watercolour and acrylic paints. Please bring yellow, blue, red, black and white and brown as a MINIMUM range of colour plus any other colours that you love and enjoy using. These could include pearlised or fluorescent colours.
WORKSHOP No 2: Sunday, 14th DECEMBER
MORNING with coffee/tea break AED 350.
USING PENCIL AND WATERCOLOUR FOR SELF PORTRAITS:
Portraiture often causes some concern and doubt with art students. However,Lynda will teach an easy approach to portraiture , based on a system devised by Leonardo da Vinci who deduced that the human face could be divided into a system of halves. As a step by step guide, students will draw their self -portraits and then learn about mixing subtle, transparent colour tints from watercolour paints, to add to the drawing. If you have always wanted to learn how to paint portraits, but a fear of the unkown and a lack of confidence has held you back, this is your chance to learn and overcome that unnecessary fear!
Each student should bring:
A mirror approximately but not less than 30 cm by 40cm. which can stand on the table in front of you (Ikea has lots of suitable mirrors)
A sheet of watercolour paper not weighing less than 140 gms/300lbs and measuring approximately 50cm by 40cm . Paper with a texture is best, rather than smooth. The Bockingford or Langton watercolour paper, sold by Emirates trading is recommended.
A 2B and a 4B drawing pencil with a soft kneadable, putty rubber. (NOT a school pencil rubber as this will damage the surface of your paper)
Watercolour paints tubes and a fine, small and medium size watercolour brushes. The necessary portrait colours will be: Cadmium Orange; Burnt Umber, Alizarin Brown Madder; Burnt Sienna, Rose Madder; Paynes Grey; Raw Sienna; Naples Yellow, Cobalt Blue.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some painting experience.
WORKSHOP No 3: Monday, 15th DECEMBER
MORNING with coffee/tea break AED 350.
BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR PART 1
(A STUDY OF A SPRAY OF BOUGAINVILLEA)
This workshop introduces students to the basics of watercolour painting and its amazing versatility. Although this workshop is for absolute beginners, those with some experience are also welcome.
Each student will go home with a completed painting. Lynda will assist in the drawing of the bougainvillea for those who do not feel confident enough in their drawing skills. . The approach to the painting will be a wet on wet approach, blending colours from light to dark. The theory of “broken colour” will be discussed and some hints to mix a variety of found in plants and flowers.
Each Student should bring:
A piece of watercolour paper weighing not less than 140 gms/300lbs. And size approximately 40cm x 50cm
A pencil and kneadable rubber. (Not a school pencil rubber as this damages the surface of the watercolour paper).
Small tubes of watercolour paint in the following colours or approximate colours:
Raw Sienna; Lemon Yellow; Naples Yellow; Cadmium Orange; Venetian Red; Cadmium Red; Crimson Lake ; Rose Madder; Cobalt Blue; Paynes Grey; Burnt Umber; Burnt Sienna; Sap Green; Terre Verte ; Hookers Green; Magenta.
WORKSHOP No 4: Tuesday 16th DECEMBER
MORNING with coffee/tea break AED 350.
BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR PART 11
(A STILL LIFE OF TROPICAL FRUIT WITH ARABIC STYLE BOWL OR POT)
This workshop is for absolute beginners in watercolour, who have attended the Part I workshop but those with some experience are equally welcome. This workshop is designed to familiarise students with the amazing qualities of watercolour and the unique tools and materials used by watercolourists. Every student will go home with a completed painting. The subject will be a simple still life of tropical fruit and Lynda will assist with the drawings of these for those who lack drawing ability. The approach to the painting will be a wet on wet approach, blending colours from light to dark as well as some more advanced techniques, including masking fluid and gum Arabic. Students will have go home with a completed painting.
Each Student should bring:
A piece of watercolour paper weighing not less than 140gms/300lbs.And size approximately 40cm x 50cm
A pencil and kneadable rubber. (Not a school pencil rubber as this damages the surface of the watercolour paper).
Small tubes of watercolour paint in the following colours or approximate colours:
Raw Sienna; Lemon Yellow; Naples Yellow; Cadmium Orange; Venetian Red; Cadmium Red; Crimson Lake ; Rose Madder; Cobalt Blue; Paynes Grey; Burnt Umber; Burnt Sienna; Sap Green; Terre Verte ; Hookers Green; Magenta.