Summer Botanicals in Watercolour Workshop
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Summer Botanicals in Watercolour Workshop

When

Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 12:00 – 17:00

RBSA Gallery

4 Brook Street, Birmingham, B3 1SA

Time

12:0017:00

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Summer Botanicals in Watercolour with Jeni Neale. Spend a summer’s day exploring how to paint those rich, velvety petals that make seasonal blooms so irresistible. With guidance from botanical artist Jeni Neale, you’ll learn textural watercolour techniques, gentle layering, and colour mixing to capture the softness and depth of midsummer flowers. By the end of the day, you’ll have a beautifully detailed study to take home. Fresh summer flowers will be provided, plus a piece of hot-pressed watercolour paper. Bring your art supplies. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above Ideal for beginners and experienced artists Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught Watercolour techniques involved in botanical art Colour theory and mixing What you need to bring with you: Watercolour paints (a basic, artist’s quality palette) Brushes including a number 4 and 6 watercolour brush Pencil and eraser for initial sketches Palette, preferably a ceramic plate, and water container What we will provide: Watercolour paper, a sheet of high quality cotton paper Flowers to paint from Methods of assessing outcomes Feedback from tutor Booking information To book please use the ticketing system below. Alternatively, please call the Gallery on during opening hours to book over the phone. Bookings can also be made in person at the Gallery. Booking is essential.

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