Sketching and Painting Watercolours 'En Plein Air' (full week course)

with Paul Chappell

Monday 3 - Friday 7 August | 10am - 4pm

ABOUT THE COURSE

This is a week-long course over 5 days.

This course will familiarise participants with "en plein air" sketching and painting as they capture scenes in Aylesbury market square and down at the canal. Participants will then have time in the QPAC art studio to use their inspiration and sketches as reference for creating finalised artworks in watercolour. Paul will provide assistance on perspective, colour and figures in the final compositions.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Paul Chappell is a practicing professional artist. Having worked in London for Advertising studios he now spends his time painting and tutoring in watercolour.

WHAT TO BRING

There are some supplies at QPAC that can be used, however it is recommended that you bring your own watercolour paints and brushes if you have as you can get comfortable with materials you will then have beyond the course. QPAC also sells watercolour paints, brushes and papers from our Art Shop at reception. You may want to bring your own portable, folding stool if you have one.

Suggested Materials Guide:
Brushes - Sable or Nylon size 10, 6,4
Winsor and Newton Cotman or Artists watercolours or similar brand, can be tubes or pans.
Watercolour cold press paper at least A3 size, or hot pressed paper for pen and ink
An HB pencil
Fineliner waterproof pens 0.1, 0.3 or 0.5

• Workshops - Courses
• £120.00
• 3 August 2026
• 360 minutes
• 10:00
• Queens Park Arts Centre
• Ages 16+