DRAWING FROM NATURE, A WORKSHOP WITH YANNY PETTERS AUGUST 20

Drawing from Nature. A workshop with Yanny Petters

Mermaid Arts Centre Sat. 20 August 2.30 to 4.30pm € 24

Contact: 272 4030 or visit: http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

During Heritage Week Yanny Petters will give a workshop exploring botanical drawing including a brief history of illustrative techniques used by the Old Masters.

See nature with new eyes through simple drawing methods and draw from living plants. This workshop aims to help participants hone their observation skills and awaken the joys of drawing.

Drawing from Nature 4 week drawing course with Yanny Petters.

Mermaid Arts Centre Tuesday 13, 20 & 27 September and 4 October 2.30 – 4.30pm

Contact: 272 4030 or visit: www.mermaidartscentre.ie
Yanny Petters presents a series of four workshops in drawing from nature, exploring the techniques of charcoal, pastel, pencil and watercolour.
Participants will be introduced to a variety of skills including scaling up and creating an illusion of 3D.

The sessions will be relaxing and fun, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience. Materials included. €85

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