'Landscape Watercolour; plein air and studio', Dedham Hall, April 2027 (dates released with new brochure)

Dedham Hall, CO7 6AD
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On this course our time will be divided equally between the studio and painting in the field, allowing for development of watercolour technique and an immersive experience in visual observation and experience of the landscape.
Jem’s courses are aimed mostly at the ‘serious improver’, and are less suitable for absolute beginners to the medium. 

We’ll see that painting is all about relationships.  Within the frame is an ecosystem, where everything affects everything else.  Treating all our painting as ‘just practise’ and being willing to take ‘risks’ are key to making progress, and enjoying the process is easier when there’s a spirit of adventure in each brush mark. 
We’ll consider all aspects of making successful watercolours. This includes not only composition, observation and technique, but also prioritisation, compromise, and analysing our results with the smiling equanimity of the Buddha!
Learning will be through watching demonstrations and studio-based presentations, much hands-on practise including trying out new approaches, and through reflective discussions of our difficulties and successes. 
Reference material will be provided for the studio sessions, though students are welcome to bring their own in addition if they like.  Subjects both studio and plein air will include skies, trees, buildings, water, coastal and country scenery, including the occasional figure! 

Please note:

A desire to venture forth into the great outdoors in a range of weather is assumed.  Please come prepared, including for the odd setback.  Plein air locations include the need for good mobility, with some potentially rough and damp terrain likely.  We’ll need to carry our own gear, and likely car-share at times.
Please refer to the recommended Materials & Preparation List and don’t hesitate to contact Jem before booking if you have any questions, including whether the course is suitable for you.

Jem will look forward to meeting you and working with you on the challenges of your watercolour journey.

Materials & Preparation

Click below to download the recommended Materials & Preparation List for this course.

Materials & Preperation List

Further information about Dedham Hall

For information (including up to date prices) about our ideal base in the heart of ‘Constable Country’ please visit Dedham Hall’s own website here:  DEDHAM HALL

To book a place

• Telephone Wendy & Jim Sarton on: 01206 323027
• Email: sarton@dedhamhall.co.uk
• Visit: www.dedhamhall.co.uk/

Cost: Please visit Dedham Hall's website for up to date prices and to make a booking (please find link above). Thank you
Type: Residential
Status: Places Available

See Also Workshops

I also run shorter format Workshops which are usually one or two-day,
and non-residential.

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Contact Me

If you’d like to contact me to discuss purchasing original watercolour paintings, arranging tuition, attending a painting holiday or for any other reason, then please feel free to email or call me and of course you can also network with me on social media.

E: contact@jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk
T: 0117 9711735