BIG BRUSH WATERCOLOURS
Bigger brushes lead to looser paintings. Learn how to free up your approach to watercolour.
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SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026 | 10:00 - 4:00pm WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP Bigger brushes lead to looser paintings. Learn how to free up your approach to watercolour in this inspiring workshop and paint with confidence. We will explore big brush types, calligraphic mark making, where to use big brushes and how to tighten up at the end. In this workshop you will learn about the purposes of using big brushes, how big brushes can simplify and free up your approach to watercolour as well as understanding which types are most useful to the watercolour painter. You’ll learn big brush mark making from large blocks to fine lines, dry brush and simplified energetic shapes. If you’ve been wanting to loosen your work, this workshop is a must. LOCATION Coley Church Hall, Coley Road, Halifax, HX3 7SA WHAT TO BRING Photo references to work from, Including a black and white image of the same. Paints - most paintings can be created from Winsor yellow, yellow ochre, cerulean blue, French ultramarine, cadmium red, and alizarin crimson. Other useful colours are titanium white and ivory black. Brushes - At Least one large round, flat or mop along with a medium size and a smaller brush plus a fine rigger brush. Palette - Either a plastic or ceramic tray, folding palette, or large mixing surface. Paper - Saunders Waterford, Arches, Winsor Newton Professional or any similar cotton paper in either rough or cold pressed (NOT) surface. I would recommend working no bigger than 38 x 28cm unless you are confident in applying large washes of paint. Other equipment - Waterpot, palette, Pencils 4B or 6B, putty rubber, kitchen roll, painting board, masking tape, water spray, household sponge wipe (thin moppet type). Packed lunch. WHAT IS INCLUDED Printed worksheet and course notes Complimentary tea and coffee 1 table per person Spare reference photos Hair dryers
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CONTACT DETAILS
Coley Church Hall, Coley Road, Halifax, UK
07981 547245
info@talbot-greaves.com