We will examine butterfly anatomy, morphology and the symmetrical patterns of the veins and wings. Observational drawing, accurate recording, watercolour painting, watercolour techniques and colour mixing will all be covered, together with an examination of the work of some of the world's great insect illustrators.
Course programme
Friday 13 May 2016
Please plan to arrive between 16:30 and 18:30. You can meet other course members in the bar which opens at 18:15. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the study bedrooms.
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Introductory talk on European butterfly paintings
22:00 Terrace bar open for informal discussion
Saturday 14 May 2016
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Tutors demonstration in pencil on how to draw a butterfly. Students will draw a butterfly line drawing in pencil.
10:30 Coffee
11:00 Students to transfer work onto watercolour paper. Tutor to demonstrate accurate colour mixing and watercolour techniques.
12:30 Free
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Free
16:00 Tea
16:30 Students will paint their butterfly. Tutor to demonstrate further watercolour techniques.
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Students to continue with their butterfly illustration.
21:30 Terrace bar open for informal discussion
Sunday 15 May 2016
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Class demonstration and recap on previous watercolour techniques.
10:30 Coffee
11:00 Students to finish their watercolour painting in final detail.
12:30 Free
12:45 Lunch
The course will disperse after lunch.
