WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS at LOVE DOVE STUDIO

Creative Journaling In Watercolour

some of the comments
about
LOVE DOVE STUDIO
Art Workshops

"Super evening. Got me painting on paper for the first time in over 20 years! Thank you"

"A safe place to explore my creative side, free of judgement and with fantastic instruction"

"Very inspiring and informative - thank you"

"I had a lovely time. Lots of ideas for 'loosening up'. Thank you"

"Lovely relaxing evening, lovely people & creative space! Inspired to get paints back out!"

"Amazing!!"

"Wonderfully atmospheric setting in which to learn about painting - great company and excellent tuition"

"I learnt so many techniques I'd never thought of. Thanks so much!"

Workshops are integral to what we do at Love Dove Studio. Gill does workshops in Wreath-making and Floral Design under the title of 'How To Do The Flowers' and you can see examples of her work at Love Dove Cottage, while my workshops have the title, 'Creative Journaling In Watercolour'. Based on my own journaling experience, I aim to guide those who wish to create their own journals - or simply learn about painting in watercolour - by showing some watercolour techniques and inspiration which can help to that end. Details of individual workshops are available ...

• on our Love Dove Studio website,
• by requesting details using the contact form below
• or by following @LoveDoveStudio on Facebook or Instagram to receive notifications of upcoming events.

The Art Workshops incorporate tuition in working with watercolour and ink or crayon, each workshop will focus on exploring various ways to approach creative journaling, with the emphasis on each student's unique style. Other media (e.g. oils and acrylics) will be covered if there is a demand.

Generally the workshops are a series of introductory sessions, each of which will have its own dynamic, but additional sessions will provide practise and experience. You are welcome to come to one or more as you wish. Additionally groups of workshops will be scheduled to provide more in depth tuition on different aspects of the creative process.
e.g. a series of 4 workshops will focus on

1. LAYING FOUNDATIONS: observation and drawing techniques (including design and composition) in pencil, ink or charcoal.
2. BUILDING THE FRAMEWORK: basic watercolour techniques, using one colour to discover tonal values (using light and shade)
3. COMPLETING THE HOUSE: applying colour, colour mixing and balance.
4. MAKING A HOME: finding your own style and ways to get where you want to be + additional techniques to expand your repertoire.
   

For 2020, we intend to run workshops every Wednesday afternoon and evening, depending on demand. Pre-booking is essential as space is limited. The cost is £25 per session, or £90 for a group of 4 classes.
Sessions open at 2:00pm until 4:00pm for afternoons, and 6:00pm until 8:00pm in the evenings (+ time to include setting up and clearing away afterwards) and are held in our Studio/Gallery, LOVE DOVE STUDIO at 8 Colchester Square, Lochgilphead, Argyll.
Pens, brushes, paints etc will be available for use if you do not have your own, but you may wish to bring a notebook or journal of your choice in which to work. Failing that, some quality paper can be provided for your initial work.

Contact George via the Contact form below if you have any questions; to find out details of future workshops; to request addition to our mailing list, or to book.

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2019 ART WORKSHOPS

photography by Gill Stewart