LilyBoo Day Retreat – Nature Studies in Watercolours with Tamsin Dearing
Join us for an inspiring day at beautiful Boconnoc, and enjoy an introduction to using watercolour painting to capture the natural world on the page.
Based at Boconnoc’s Stable Yard and taking time to explore the grounds for inspiration, the day will be hosted by the LilyBoo team and led by talented artist Tamsin Dearing.
This workshop is designed for complete beginners. Whether you are new to making art or new to using watercolours, you will have lots of fun learning new skills.
You will learn a range of techniques to get you started with painting, and build your confidence in using colour in a quick and rewarding way. Combining sketching and painting, we will observe and record what we see, creating a visual diary of the day and the stunning surroundings.
The day will be informative yet relaxed, whilst we each find what we each enjoy and discover our own styles. No pressure to get it ‘right’, rather learning through play and the joy of vibrant and loose painting.
Who is the workshop suitable for?
This is a great workshop for beginners or for those wanting a refresher.
Who is the workshop led by?
We are delighted to be joined by artist Tamsin Dearing. Tamsin will share her love of painting and showcase how the simplest of tools can create realistic art. Professional artist Tamsin specialises in pencil, coloured pencil, pastel, and charcoal drawing. And more recently has developed a passion for en plein air sketching, which also incorporates watercolour and pen work.
What do you need to bring along
Please bring a palette of watercolours (we recommend Daler-Rowney or Winsor & Newton) and brushes. Or you may wish to purchase one of the LilyBoo starter kits. We will provide blankets for the outdoors, if you would prefer a chair, please bring along a camping chair.
Other things you need to know
The day includes lunch and refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Date: 15th July
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £115
To book your place, please visit www.lilyBoocornwall.co.uk