4 new workshops – 2 different venues
Ardington School of Crafts, The Victory Room, Bucklebury Reading, Berkshire RG7 6PS
I so pleased to have been invited to teach at Ardington this year. They run numerous and varied art and crafts courses at their friendly and well equipped venue in Bucklebury.
Seashells and Pebbles in Watercolours and More
Saturday 22nd March 2025, 10.00 – 4.00
On this workshop we will be painting various shells and pebbles predominantly in watercolours, but also including other media such as wax crayons, inks, pastels and gouache. We will explore many different textures and techniques to create a beautiful circular artwork in a harmonious colour palette. (Hurry only 1 space left on this workshop)
Misty Morning Reflections in Watercolour
Thursday 5th June 2025, 10.00 – 4.00
During this class we will be painting serene water reflections on a misty morning. Learn essential techniques to capture soft light, subtle ripples, and atmospheric depth, creating a beautifully tranquil landscape with my guidance. Perfect for all who have struggled in the past with capturing reflections in water in this challenging medium.
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Beginners Watercolour Workshop
Monday 21st July 2025, 10.00 – 4.00
Join this beginner-friendly class and learn essential techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting where we will learn techniques that you can apply to various subjects (not just flowers). Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or overcoming self-doubt, I will help you enjoy the process and discover the joy of painting. No experience needed and all materials will be provided. With step-by-step guidance, you will build confidence and explore essential techniques like tonal washes, blending, layering, and using the right amount of water and paint to help you to achieve more predictable results —all at your own pace.
Sunflowers in Ink and Watercolour
Friday 25th July 2025, 10.00 – 4.00
This course is perfect for artists of all levels who want to explore the beauty of sunflowers through watercolour and ink. To ease yourselves into this challenging medium you can try combing watercolours with acrylic inks which will do some of the groundwork for you, so you can then be free and expressive with the watercolour paint. You’ll learn essential techniques like colour mixing, layering, and loose brush work to create stunning, expressive floral paintings. Guided step by step, you’ll capture the warmth, texture, and radiance of sunflowers while enhancing your artistic skills. Join us and bring the joy of sunflowers to life with your brush and palette.
I will be returning to my usual venue of the lovely, light, spacious hall in Beech Hill in Berkshire near my home studio later in the year with new courses.
I teach all abilities – those that are already painting and would like to improve their skills and beginners that have just discovered their love of painting. Each workshop covers a specific subject in which I teach various techniques that you can transfer to other subjects in your art practice. You will be learning in a friendly environment in a small group (maximum of 10), so that you receive plenty of attention and learn at you own pace. If you would like to come along to any of them, please email me at art@elizabethbaldin.co.uk.
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