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Event Landscapes - 'Close to Home' starts on 20 Feb 2025, 9:30:00 am (Australia/Brisbane)
Class 2 - Hay Bales
Location: Roslyn's Watercolour Studio - 27/2/25, 9:30 am - 27/2/25, 1:30 pm (Australia/Brisbane) (4 hours)

Class Description: Join us for a serene and immersive watercolour painting class where you'll learn to capture the rustic beauty of hay bales scattered across a sunlit paddock. In this class, you'll explore techniques to paint rolling fields, textured hay bales, and the surrounding natural elements. Guided step-by-step, you’ll discover how to achieve the soft, warm tones of hay, create depth in the landscape, and portray the vibrant interplay of light and shadow on a summer’s day. You’ll also learn how to depict the subtle details of distant horizons, grasses, and sky, all while developing your skills in wet-on-wet, dry brushing, and layering techniques. Whether you’re new to watercolour or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you bring the tranquil beauty of a rural scene to life with fluidity and ease.


Key Takeaways:

  • Techniques for painting textured hay bales and grassy fields
  • How to create light and shadow effects for a sunlit landscape
  • Mastering wet-on-wet and layering to build depth
  • Tips for capturing natural elements such as skies, trees, and distant horizons