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A view of the Wild Chesil Centre across a carpet of sea pinks

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Wildflower Watercolour Workshop at Chesil Beach

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Join us at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre in May when our wildflowers burst into bloom and we will be hosting our popular watercolour art workshops again.

Event details

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Date

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Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
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About the event

Join us for this two-day wildflower art workshop based at the Wild Chesil Centre. This friendly course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to accomplished artists, in fact anyone who would like to improve their watercolour illustrating technique. Lead by two local artists there will plenty of time to ask questions, learn as you paint and improve your knowledge of botany.

In May the sea pinks (or thrift) on Chesil Beach will be in full bloom and its the perfect time to capture the spectacle on canvas. There are also a wide variety of spring flowering plants around the centre itself including yellow rattle, herb robert, sea pea etc. You will be spending most of your time in the classroom but there will also be time outside on the Chesil and Fleet Nature Reserve looking for subjects to illustrate.

 

Booking

Price

£150 per person

Additional booking information

Booking ESSENTIAL via Eventbrite

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Wheelchair access

No
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What to bring

KIT LIST FOR BOTANICAL ART WORKSHOP
One sheet hot press watercolour paper (smooth). Weight not less than 300 gsm. Arches or Fabriano 5 are good makes.
One sketch book
2B, B, F and H pencils
One fine line drawing pen
One soft new eraser
One small sharp penknife
Artists quality watercolour paints, either pans or tubes.

COLOURS
LEMON YELLOW, CADMIUM YELLOW, RAW SIENNA (OR YELLOW OCHRE),
COBLT BLUE, FRENCH ULTRAMARINE BLUE, WINDSO VIOLET, INDIGO, CADMIUM RED, ALIZARIN CRIMSON, OPERA ROSE, LIGHT RED, SEPIA, VERIDIAN GREEN, SAP GREEN. Any additional favourite colours.

BRUSHES
Sizes 8,6 and 3 (may be artificial hair)
Sable brushes sizes 1, 0, and 3/0

ALSO
Paper towel,
Water pot
Plastic palette
Hand lens not less than x 2.5 magnification.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. You will need to bring your own packed lunch or you will be able to purchase something from the onsite cafe.

During the workshop you will be spending some time outside on uneven ground so please wear walking boots, outdoor clothing and waterproofs if wet. There isn't a lot of walking involved but the terrain is uneven and on pebbles.

 

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Parking information

There is a large pay and display car park on site. Participants will be entitled to a free parking permit for the duration of the course.
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities

Contact us

Dorset Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01305 206191
Contact email: chesilbeach@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk