We have been running watercolour painting courses at Coombe for over 40 years, Paul has been painting watercolours for decades, written bestselling books on the topic, including the Magic of Watercolour Flowers, founded Coombe and has been teaching here throughout.
Watercolour doesn’t need to be ‘wishy washy’ it can be bold and vibrant and free. It is also the most portable painting medium and the most environmentally friendly – watercolours have no plastics in them (unlike acrylics which are made with plastic particles) and are water-soluble (unlike oils). It’s a beautiful, versatile medium and this course is designed to explore the process of abstracting from the figurative world of nature and to careful editing and composition to leave space for your watercolours to ‘breathe’.
To abstract, needs a form of distillation, a paring down to essentials, whilst giving free range to individual expression. Each individual will have the opportunity to discover their own interests from the simple to the complex relating to the environment in a new way that will excite beginners and provoke the advanced. Although there is an existing tradition in abstract painting it is not hidebound. Each individual has the opportunity to be themselves, all be it as rebels.
Paul has been moving towards abstraction for some time, experimenting with different styles and ideas ideas. During th course he will demonstrate many of the techniques he uses from those to loosen the mind to technical skills including brushwork, masking and composition. Analysis of student work will be constant and sensitive to individual development and the course will be adapted to those in the room and as such it is suitable to all abilities.
A short film about Paul Riley, his approach to painting and the founding of Coombe Farm Studios.
MATERIALS LIST FOR THIS COURSE
Please bring these items with you, borrow some during the course, or purchase at our online shop by clicking the links below & purchased items will be at Coombe for you when you arrive for your course.
Essential course watercolour paints in tubes or pan (tubes listed below)
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour 8ml tubes
Cadmium Red // Permanet Rose // Cadmium Yellow // Lemon Yellow // Cerulean Blue // Ultramarine // Intense Blue // Purple Lake
Raw Sienna // Burnt Sienna // Raw Umber
Optional extra paints
Winsor & Newton Artists Watercolour 5ml
Essential brushes
Optional Extra Brush
Paper
Paul uses Saunders Waterford 300gsm NOT, bring similar with you or you can purchase from us at cost price as you paint during the course.
Other items
Kitchen Roll
Small lightweight stool if you have one (we have spare stools at Coombe if you need to borrow one)
2B pencil & sharpener
BOOK ON TO THIS COURSE
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The total price for this residential course is £753 + VAT (£904) including food, accommodation and your tuition.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£754) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
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This total course price is £564 + VAT (£676) including your tuition and lunch each day.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£526 is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
