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REGISTRATION CLOSEDDATES: 12 to 16 August 2024 TIMES: 9:30 to 16:30 (lunch from 12:30 to 13:30, 30 instructed hours total) INSTRUCTOR: Lara Saunders LANGUAGE: English LIMIT: 15 students maximum COST: € 750 INCLUDED WITH COST: Daily lunch, all floral arrangements NOT INCLUDED: Painting materials (see below), accommodation, travel fare RECOMMENDED LEVEL: All levels welcome, though some previous experience working in oils is recommended. |
Key Concepts & Skills in this Course:
* Approaching a floral study with attention to the structure and form of the flowers
* Understanding light and tonal relationships
* Accurate color mixing and efficient palette organization
* Designing aesthetically pleasing floral compositions fully from life
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Course Description
Over the course of this five-day workshop with American painter Lara Saunders, participants will learn to carefully draw and paint their own flower paintings fully from life.
Influenced by the aesthetic sensibilities of floral masters of the past, this workshop aims to implement academic methods to guide each artist through every part of the process. By examining the relationship of light and volume, students will learn to think conceptually about their visual experience, with the aim of creating naturalistic paintings.
The first day of class will focus on drawing in graphite and white chalk on toned paper. This approach will allow for an in-depth dissection of the structure of the flower, as well as gaining
an understanding of the composition's tonal design.
On the second day, students will work with a limited palette to paint a small monochrome study as a means to become familiar with value relationships before working in full color.
The final three days of class will be spent painting a fully rendered floral study in color, while considering color mixing and theory, paint handling, light fall, and value hierarchy. Lara will provide daily demonstrations and individual critiques to guide students through the process of creating a beautiful floral painting ready to frame.Tuition
The cost of tuition for this course is € 750, which includes 30 hours of instruction.
Also included with the cost of tuition:- All floral arrangements are provided by DARA
- Complimentary lunch. Meals are light, healthy & homemade. This typically consists of toasted sandwiches, soups, grilled vegetables, salad bowls, etc. Menu changes daily.
- Coffee, tea, light snacks during all hours
- End-of-workshop borrel / aperitif (light alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks & bites)
- Studio equipment - easels, drawing boards, stools
All other expenses (such as accommodation, travel fare, drawing & painting supplies) are not included.
Payment DeadlinesDeposit
A deposit payment is due within 14 days of acceptance into the course in order to reserve your place. This can be paid in one of two ways:
- Monthly Installments: When there are more than 6 months before the start of the workshop, tuition fees can be split into six monthly payments. The first installment is charged at checkout. 3% interest is added when paying in monthly installments.
- Two Installments: The first half of tuition is paid as a deposit to hold your place in the class. The second half is due 30 days before the start of the workshop.
Are there fewer than 30 days before the start of the workshop?
The full tuition fee is due within 5 working days in order to reserve your place in the class.
If there are fewer than 5 days from the start of class, tuition fees must be paid in full before the workshop begins.
Please review our cancellation and transfer policy.Course Materials
The following materials are required for participation in this course.DRAWING MATERIALS
Toned drawing paper will be provided by DARA.- Graphite pencils - 2H, H, HB (Lara prefers Staedtler)
- 1 white chalk pencil
- Tombow Mono Zero pencil eraser
- Kneaded eraser
- Craft knife
- Sandpaper block
OIL COLORS
Paints should be Artist/Professional quality. Lara recommends Winsor & Newton Artists Oil Colors, Gamblin, Michael Harding, and Old Holland as suitable brands.- Titanium White OR Permalba White
- (OPTIONAL) Lead White (only recommended for experienced painters)
- Cadmium Yellow
- Yellow Ochre
- Burnt Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
- Cadmium Orange
- Viridian
- Alizarin Crimson
- Burnt Umber
- Sap Green
- Ultramarine
- Raw Umber (Gamblin)
- Ivory Black
CANVAS- 1 primed panel or stretched linen canvas, size 22 x 30 cm
- 1 primed panel or stretched linen canvas, size 28 x 35 cm
Lara recommends Claessens 13 Single- or Double-Primed Linen for a semi-fine weave linen.
PAINT MEDIUMS- Linseed Oil
- Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
- (Optional) Oleoresgel by Natural Pigments
PAINTING TOOLS- Palette
- Palette knife
- 1 clean jar for rinsing brushes
- Paper towels
BRUSHES
Lara suggests to bring round sable- or synthetic-hair brushes in small to medium sizes.
Her preferred brands are:- Rosemary & Co. Sable Series 99
- Rosemary & Co. Kolinsky Series 33
- Utrecht Synthetics
Location
Have you followed a workshop with us before? Please note that all 2024 workshops will take place in our new studio building at: Zuider Emmakade 45, 2012 KN Haarlem.
Our new location is in the same neighbourhood as our previous building, and easily accessible via public transport.
Where to Stay
Travelling to Haarlem from out of town? We can give a few recommendations on places to stay:- Travelling on a budget
- Nearby Hotels
the niu Dairy
Hotel Raecks
Boutique Hotel 't Vosje- AirBnB
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Instructor
Lara Saunders
Lara Saunders (b. 2001) is a classically trained artist living and working in New York City.