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FM O 16 - 18 Oct Fri - Sun £254 £230 £179
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Drawing and Painting with Water-Soluble Pencils
The location of many of John
Constable’s paintings, Flatford Mill
runs over 120 Natural History and
Arts courses in a unique and
tranquil learning environment.
Course Overview
This course is designed for all painters who would like to use water-soluble pencils to
their full potential. Through simple step-by-step demonstrations you will be shown
varied techniques for painting buildings, landscapes and still life as well as refreshing
some essential drawing skills and concepts. It will be suitable for all abilities.
Course Description
The course will include exercises for painting textures, dry and wet techniques, trees and
skies, still life, using masking fluid, as well as using water soluble graphite for tonal
sketching. Most activities are studio based, but weather permitting there may be
opportunities to practise the skills you have learnt working outdoors.
Friday evening - A general introduction to the course: Carole will talk about the various
types of Water Soluble pencils (eg, standard WSP’s, Inktense, Graphitint, water soluble
graphite etc), paper and brushes and what can be achieved, using examples of her work
to help illustrate techniques and demonstrating where necessary.
Saturday - We start by colour mixing, blending and generally ‘playing’ with the pencils
before working on a range of step-by-step exercises to learn many techniques for using
this interesting medium. Students can chose from a variety of still life objects to paint, or
work from photos to create their own paintings.
On Saturday evening Carole will do a demonstration.
On Sunday students will work on their own choice of subject using photographic
reference, or from sketches in the grounds at Flatford Mill. There will be a group
appraisal at 3.30pm
Tel: 01206 297110 E-mail: enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Fax: 01206 298892
About the Tutor
Carole Massey has been a professional artist for many years and has tutored courses at
the FSC for over 10 years in addition to painting holidays in Europe. She has appeared on
many regional TV arts programmes and has written six teaching art books as well as
articles for various art magazines. “Drawing Masterclass – Portraits” is her latest book,
published by Search Press. Carole is a Professional Associate of the SAA demonstrates
widely to Art Societies. She works in a variety of media and her own work includes
portraiture, still life and landscapes. She lives in Brittany, France.
What to Bring
Please note that the Centre shop does not stock art materials.
WATER SOLUBLE PENCILS
 Bring a good colour range (minimum 18) of Artist quality water soluble pencils or
Inktense pencils
 A 2B graphite pencil
 Water soluble Graphite pencils (distinguishable from conventional graphite pencils
by a brush or water drop symbol on the shaft) – Derwent (medium and/or dark
wash)
 Optional – Graphitint, Aquatone, Aquatint, Inktense blocks
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If you would like to discuss the course content further, you are welcome to contact the
tutor direct on 0033 296 30 37 41 or email her at carole.massey@wanadoo.com. You
may also like to see examples of her work on her website at www.carolemassey.com.
PAPER
 A4 or A3 good quality, medium surface cartridge pad, (ie with a slight “tooth”) 150
or 220gsm for sketching and colour mixing exercises.
 Watercolour paper e.g. Bockingford ‘Not’ (semi rough) watercolour paper,
300gsm (140lb) Langton, Cotman, Canson etc, approx 14” x 10” in a pad or in
loose sheets or HOT PRESS watercolour paper.
NB The Centre shop does stock loose sheets of Bockingford 14here0lb paper.
BRUSHES - Nos. 5, 8 and 12 round – synthetic or synthetic/sable blend brushes are quite
suitable for using with water soluble pencils.
OTHER MATERIALS
 plastic rubber
 craft knife or pencil sharpener
 masking tape
 masking fluid and suitable applicator (eg, cocktail sticks, dip pen or colour shaper)
 kitchen roll
 photographic reference of your choice
Tel: 01206 297110 E-mail: enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Fax: 01206 298892
If you wish to stretch paper, please bring some brown gummed strip and a household
sponge. The Centre will provide drawing boards. We also have small sketching stools
and easels for hire at a modest charge if required.
Start and Finish times
Afternoon tea is available from 1600 on Friday, but the first formal activity is dinner at
1900 (with the bar open from 1845!).
Residents: Please aim to arrive between 1600 and 1800 on Friday to allow us
sufficient time to show you to your accommodation and around the communal
areas.
Non-residents: You do not need to arrive quite so early but please can you be here
by 1800 as we need to show you the communal areas as well.
The course will end at 1600 on Sunday.
What is included in the fee
Residential course fee includes:
 Full board accommodation including cooked breakfast, picnic lunch, homemade
cakes and an evening meal. Vegetarian and other dietary option available.
 Up to 8 hours teaching time a day, plus relaxing breaks for meals and
refreshments.
 Tea and coffee making facilities available throughout the day.
 Use of resources including library, workrooms, studios and the Centre grounds.
 Transport during the courses.
 Insurance to cover cancellation, personal belongings, personal accident, legal
liability and medical emergency.
If you choose to be a non-resident on a residential course, the fee will include all the
above except accommodation and breakfast.
How to book
Bookings can be made by telephoning the Centre; we are open 0930 – 1700 weekdays
and most weekends. Alternatively, bookings can be made via our website: www.fieldstudies-council.org
Tel: 01206 297110 E-mail: enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org
Fax: 01206 298892