So what do I need?

People have been asking what to bring to the next Summer School, our three days 9th,10th,11th September at Natural Surroundings at Bayfield Hall, near Holt. Well, as you know the aim is loads of WATER COLOUR technique, so obviously bring any water colour equipment you have to include your usual paints and brushes, jar for water, kitchen paper, water colour crayons, oil pastels, wax candle/crayons, pen, ink, anything else you might think of, and most importantly PAPER. 

Size needs to be about A4 or bigger. Tiny pads, A5, don't really give enough room for you to experiment on and experimenting is exactly what we will be doing. So water colour paper, lots of cheap or 'practise' paper. For this I often use 'goldline' water colour studio practise paper, costs about £18 for a hundred sheets, from Barnwell's Newsagents in Aylsham. Have some 'good' water colour paper too, and perhaps some good cartridge (drawing) paper which can be useful to practise painting on. I also use waste computer paper, or old white envelopes even, to have by me in order to test colour, water, or effects on. 

Confidence with water colour is vital, and confidence comes with practise!

A board will be crucial, at least A3 size, and a little bigger would be better. Plus clips or tape to hold your paper in place if it's windy. You will need a chair, the sort I have shown you is cheap, comfortable and light. Also something to put all your equipment in, a rucksack or trolly perhaps, because I will ask you to go out into the natural surroundings to practise what you have learnt.I will have some sets of water colours and some squirrel brushes for sale, both very reasonably priced and tried and tested, so don't feel you must go out and buy something which might be expensive and inappropriate, (unless you want to of course!). I will also have crayons and various bits and pieces which you can borrow on the day.
I will be having my lunch and coffee ( perhaps some cake too?) in the cafe, which is excellent.
This course is now full. If you want to go on my reserve list in case someone has to drop out please let me know and likewise if you want to know anything else just give me a call.