2 Day Coloured pencils Art Workshop
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Do you want to learn how to create highly detailed art with coloured pencils
but have either never used them before? Maybe your skills are a little rusty or you simply want to improve?

If you fancy a challenge, read on....

This art workshop shows you how to create a highly detailed portrait of a Tiger in coloured pencils on Colourfix Smooth 

It will be run over two consecutive days in August (Date to be confirmed) on Saturday & Sunday from 11:30 til 4pm with hot & cold drinks available throughout. 

Suited to artists of all calibers and ideal for those who have never used pencils before as well as those looking to improve their pencil work further.

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​Subject:
Sumatran Tiger

Date:
Saturday & Sunday August 2022

Where:
Bonsall Court Community Centre
​ off Bowness Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AW

What time:
Saturday 11:30 - 4:00
Sunday 11:30 - 4:00
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How much:
From £90.00
With Loan kit £95.00
with Home kit £100.00

Places Available: 10

About the Workshop

Coloured pencils are a great medium, with minimal mess and easy application, but they can be rather challenging, especially if you have never worked with coloured pencils before. This 2-day workshop has been designed for anyone interested in pencil art, even if you have never done any drawing since leaving school. Using the Colourfix Smooth paper to create this subject allows those new to coloured pencils or even those coming from pastel art to learn the techniques quicker & easier before, trying out one of our other coloured pencil workshops where we use smooth paper;  a different technique altogether and can be far more challenging.
The Colourfix Smooth paper is great for coloured pencil art as it grabs the pencil immediately and leaves strong pigment behind. The application is much easier to manipulate on this paper than smooth paper. The two days offer a more relaxed approach, allowing more time to create and learn with 1 to 1 help always available if you are struggling a little.

To begin the day, you will receive a workshop booklet and Karen starts with a quick run through of the 'Do's & Dont's checklist to ensure you get the best out of the medium, this is then followed up with the first demonstration. Each demo helps to  break the workshop into bite size pieces and explains how each section is created using a layering technique.

​What will I learn on the day?
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* Working with a textured, tonal paper

* Where to start your Coloured pencil drawing
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* How to achieve realism

* Creating effective layers

* Creating fur

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What is included in the price?

* Medium sized sheet of Colourfix smooth
​* Reference photograph or request photo for use on your iPad
*Photocopy of subject for Tracedown use
*Worksheet/booklet to use throughout the workshop 
*Free Hot & Cold drinks throughout the day
*An art kit for those loaning or purchasing one with their booking
See more details about these art kits below

Find out more about our coloured pencil workshops

Find out more about the Colourfix smooth paper in our blog

Using your own products? See what you will need to bring with you...

Work from your Tablet or Phone

Every attendee will receive a print out of the reference image for you to work from during the day, however, you may prefer to work from your phone or a tablet instead. If you prefer this, you can request the full sized image via Email and use it during the workshop*.  A screen will offer better clarity, brighter colours and also allow you to zoom right into the image and view the smallest details. 
Just get in touch with Karen to request the image. 
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*Please note there is no internet access at the venue so if you do not access to the internet on your device, please ensure you download the image before the day.

Coloured Pencil Workshop Kits

If you prefer, you can opt to loan a kit for the day or purchase a home kit which is yours to keep. The pencils supplied in both kits have been coded by Karen herself and matches the pencils she uses in the workshop - each pencil colour code is written in the workshop notes thus making it much easier to select the correct pencil immediately.
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Loan Kit                     £5.00 Extra

You can loan an art kit for the weekend during the workshop to save time trying to organise your own pencil colours. 

Home Kit  (36pk)     £10.00 Extra
​Home Kit (48pk)    £13.00 Extra

A home kit provides you with the all the products needed for these workshops. They are supplied in a case and compact enough to carry around with you, bringing it to future coloured pencil workshops also.