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Water Lilies in Watercolour and Coloured Pencils
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Participants will look at the watery surface and create a still reflective piece in watercolours, the focus is on composition, texture, light and shadow. Expert tuition, demos and guidance given.
Fri 15 Jul 11am – 4pm
£45 per workshop, £5 materials fee on the day to the tutor
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