2026 Courses at Hilliers Gardens Romsey
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1st March 2026 Introduction to watercolour
This packed one day course takes the beginner from the colour wheel through the use of complimentary colours for contrast and shadow.
A few simple exercises demonstrate handling washes and adding pigment to give tonal depth.
Handling paint wet for colour blending and dry for sharp edges offers a variety of techniques.
Finish by painting a flower using both wet and dry techniques.
Quality materials are supplied., and you keep the brush and palette. Bring your own sketchbook and pencil.
Your tutor is Sally Pinhey www.sallypinhey.com
24th and 2th October 2026 How to Draw,, Learn to see as an artist sees.
This two day “How to draw“ course covers on the first day,
1. Seeing edges and spaces. Line drawing,
2. Mass, using shadow to show shape, and
3. Negative spaces , seeing and drawing reverse shapes How to Draw,,
The second day we cover
4. How to measure correctly
5. Perspective and foreshortening, using 4 simple rules to show 3 dimensional objects in 2 dimensions.
6. Composition
7. Introduction to waterolour, washes and some handling techniques.
Painting materials are supplied but bring your own A3 sketch pads and 2B pencils.
Your tutor is Sally Pinhey. www.sallypinhey.com
To book any of these courses apply to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens HCC . Further information coming soon.