Course Date:  Tuesday, 22nd July or  Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
Time of Course:  10am to 4pm

Here is an opportunity to try your hand at ‘Pen and Wash’ – the creation of a drawing which is then tinted with watercolour.  We are pleased to welcome Yorkshire artist John Harrison back again to Hare Hill Barn to teach his method.

John will start the day with a brief overview of his particular style of line and wash, and the importance he places on drawing and sketching.  This will be followed by a group project where you will all be working from the same reference photograph (which will be provided) utilising the techniques described by John, who will offer advice, hints and tips throughout the day.

Depending on the speed at which you are happiest working, there will be an opportunity to start (or even complete) a second piece, again choosing from a further selection of reference photos supplied by John.  At the end of the workshop there will be a short informal assessment and review session.  Participation in this is completely voluntary as John is aware that not everyone is comfortable doing this.

John’s favoured subject matter features built structures in the wider landscape, exploring the contrast between the man-made and the natural.  Largely self-taught he does not consider himself a painter, but uses the unpredictable yet exciting medium of watercolour to highlight his drawings.  He runs many workshops and classes, and his work is in many private collections.  He also undertakes commissions and recently appeared in the Channel 5 revival of Watercolour Challenge.

This workshop is most suitable for those with some experience of Pen & Wash, even if only for a few hours.  However, John is comfortable with complete beginners joining too.

All necessary reference materials will be provided.  You will need to bring your usual painting equipment:

If we are fully booked please get in touch to be put on a waiting list or find out about further dates available.