In this workshop you will learn the basic principles of painting people in watercolour; including the drawing out, mixing of skin tones, painting clothing, application of paint, and composition. Through demonstration, you will have the chance to learn from the artist’s personal approach, as well as seek inspiration from other artist references. Working from a still image, you will be guided to create your own final piece of work.

Catherine MacDiarmid has exhibited widely including in the BP Portrait Award and was a semi -finalist in the Sky Portrait Artists of the Year in 2019. Catherine has 28 years’ experience teaching art courses.

Please bring with you:

* Watercolour paper (NOT or Rough surface is recommended)- a few sheets.
*Watercolour Paints
*Watercolour brushes – at least one round brush No.8, 10 or 12 in size (other brushes optional)
*Water pots.
*Kitchen roll.
*Palette or plate for mixing colours on.
*Images of figure that you want to paint (digital or photos).
*Trace down or tracing paper optional and if images are a good size to trace.

We have a Design shop at Rheged in case you are missing any materials.


10am-4pm.  £70pp
Maximum numbers 14
Minimum age 14 years
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).