In preparation for the publication of my next book I am offering a two-day watercolour workshop on painting people and portraits. Whilst the book includes oils, this workshop is in watercolour, and will explain how to make engaging figure paintings through shape, form, tone and colour and how to bring in liveliness through brushwork and wet-in-wet techniques. Reference supplied.
Due to previous demand, the workshop will be repeated, see both dates below. If you are interested, please make clear which session you wish to attend.
Dates: Weekend Sat 27th & Sun 28th April OR Weekdays Tues 30th April & Wed 1st May 2024
Time: 10.00am-5.30pm each day with lunch break 1pm-2.15pm
Venue: Soan Studio, Crookham Road, Fulham, London SW6 4EG
Tel: 0207 736 4880
Nearest tube Parsons Green (District Line to Wimbledon). Buses 14 or 414.
Metered Parking via RingGo App 9am-5pm, Sunday free parking.
Workshop Price: £290 + 20%VAT per person = £348
Participants must bring their own watercolour materials (paints, palette, paper, brushes). Drawing board and kitchen roll are supplied and I have a number of water pots. I suggest 100% cotton paper in order to create the same effects (eg Saunders Waterford/Arches etc, plus I will be using some Khadi paper) Surface: Rough or NOT (cold pressed). I recommend biggish brushes, preferably sable, imitation sable or other natural hair (sizes 6/8/10/12 and 20mm flat), and Artists quality watercolours (I use Schmincke Horadam Watercolours and a few W&N)
Colours: more than usual due to the vibrant colouring of clothing.
Yellows: Aureolin, Indian Yellow, Cadmium Yellow.
Blues: Prussian Blue/Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Finest, Cerulean, Cobalt, Indigo.
Reds: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red (Middle), Ruby Red (Permanent Rose) Opera Rose.
Earth Colours: Yellow Ochre, Burnt/Transparent Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Light Red.
Others: Schmincke Violet, Translucent Orange, Viridian/Phthalo Green, Sepia Brown, Titanium White
I am trying to order some Saunders Waterford sketchblocks (4 sizes available) for purchase at the studio, let me know if interested (supply not guaranteed). The Hazel Soan Signature Edition Schmincke palette is also available by pre-order, price TBA.
The workshop takes place at my Studio Gallery, just off the Fulham Road. Soft drinks are
available throughout the day but hot drinks are not provided as there are lots of coffee shops
and restaurants close by along the Fulham Rd and you are welcome to pop out at any time.
You are also welcome to bring a thermos and packed lunch.
Paintings will be on display and available for purchase. Participants in the workshop also receive a discount on previous demonstration paintings displayed unframed in the browser.
Enquiries and bookings: please contact Hazel Soan by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.