IBA Art Workshop
Painting With Coloured Pencils Using Solvent

Workshops tutored by Iceni Botanical Artist Group members will run alongside the group’s exhibition ‘Fullers Mill Garden: A Jewel in the Forest’ at the Guildhall. For more information  about the exhibition, please click HERE  

***Suitable for all levels***

Leading the workshop is Matthew Peace from Norfolk who is achieving great success introducing his special style of working with coloured pencils to artists of all levels and abilities.

During the workshop the focus will be on layering and blending coloured pencils using a solvent to achieve a smooth, painterly drawing without burnishing or blending.

Matthew will provide an Iris as the subject to draw, but student’s may bring their own reference image if preferred. Throughout the day Matthew will support students with one-to-one help if needed. There will also be Tutor demonstrations on how to apply coloured pencil to the paper by layering and then blending with the solvent as well as “tips and tricks” to improve the effect. Working from a reference photo to produce a line drawing, the workshop emphasis will be on learning how to colour the drawing.

The overall structure will be as follows

• An introduction to the materials needed and the importance of quality
• A step-by-step process to creating a beautiful picture
• To refine the application of coloured pencil and solvent techniques
• Understand how coloured pencils work and how to get the best out of them
• Build confidence in your drawing abilities
• Explore an easier way to blend coloured pencil
• To have fun!

Materials:

All materials will be provided on the day, but if you prefer to bring your own please feel free to do so.

Tickets are £40 per person. For Tickets, click HERE

Or call the Apex ticket office to book: 01284 758000