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This course introduces students to the preparation of traditional pigments from minerals and earths for use in the making of watercolours and egg tempera. Participants will explore some of the rich symbolism of colour as well as different approaches to creating harmonious palettes: the alchemical colours, the ancient "coloures austerie" palette and the Renaissance palette. After this introduction to pigments and colour harmony, students will be ready to prepare their final painting. They will learn how to apply the layering technique of egg tempera on a gesso panel by copying a chosen head by Piero Della Francesca or another traditional painting.

Participants should bring a small sketch book for colour harmony studies.

Tutor biography

Lily Corbett has worked as a picture restorer for many years. She is also an exhibiting painter. She studied drawing and painting with the visionary artist Cecil Collins from 1976 until 1989 and continues to teach his methods in life drawing. She completed her MA at The Prince's School of Traditional Arts in 2002.

Booking information

Adults: £ 280.00      Concessions: £ 224.00      Members: £ 252.00

Saturdays
10:00 - 16:30
Tutor: Lily Corbett

Suitable for all levels including beginners 

Concessionary rate is available for students and pensioners

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