{"product_id":"watercolour-christmas-robin-saturday-12th-december","title":"Watercolour Christmas Robin | Saturday 12th December","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCelebrate the festive season with a relaxed and creative 3 hour watercolour workshop, exploring the beauty of a traditional Christmas robin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe will approach the painting gradually, building confidence and developing our techniques through a series of smaller studies before progressing to a larger finished painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStarting with the robin itself, we will explore its shape, proportions and beautiful colouring, learning how to use transparent washes and gentle layers to bring the bird to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe will then turn our attention to the traditional holly bush, learning how to draw its distinctive pointed leaves and clusters of berries. Through separate exercises on smaller pieces of watercolour paper, we will practise painting holly leaves, exploring different greens, shapes, textures and ways of arranging the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce we have explored the individual elements, we will bring everything together in a small square Christmas composition. This can be developed into a beautiful handmade Christmas card, giving you the opportunity to create something personal to share with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFinally, we will progress to a larger A4 painting, combining everything we have learnt to create a charming vintage-style Christmas robin with a soft, atmospheric background, holly and festive details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTechniques we will explore include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDrawing the robin and understanding its shape and proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDrawing holly leaves, exploring their distinctive shapes and pointed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBlending warm colours to capture the robin's distinctive red-orange breast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eUsing wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolour techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLayering transparent washes to build depth, shadows and feather detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCreating a smooth, atmospheric blue background with gradual colour transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ePainting delicate holly leaves using varied greens, layering and tonal contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ePainting vibrant red berries with highlights and shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAdding snow, highlights and finishing details using white gouache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe emphasis is on enjoying the process, exploring the qualities of watercolour and creating your own beautiful festive painting. No previous experience is necessary, and I will guide you through each stage so you can work at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials: You are welcome to bring your own art supplies if you wish. I will also provide watercolour paper, along with my own paints, brushes and palettes for mixing and exploring colour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCome along, enjoy a little festive creativity and paint a beautiful vintage Christmas robin to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space | Leamington ","offers":[{"title":"Adult","offer_id":57021272424834,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5991\/3258\/files\/1793985728356_fo0s07vd_091315c6-ab0c-4c94-b479-33840a37589f.png?v=1794049613","url":"https:\/\/stoneleigharms.com\/products\/watercolour-christmas-robin-saturday-12th-december","provider":"Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space | Leamington ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}