Painting & Drawing People in Watercolours and Graphite Pencils

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Painting & Drawing People in Watercolours and Graphite Pencils

16 May 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Art With Bianca.

Join us as we explore the art of capturing the human form, from the delicate details of a graphite sketch to the vibrant washes of watercolour. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, you’ll learn essential techniques to bring your subjects to life, including understanding proportion, creating depth, and mastering light and shadow.
Come discover the joy of creating a personal and powerful piece of art.

10am – 2:00pm (15 min break)
Refreshments provided, no lunch break but learners welcome to bring their own snacks for a 15 min tea break

Resources Required:

For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.

(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.

It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.

Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.

* Watercolour paints,

* Suitable paper 200gsm minimum

*Paint brushes suitable for watercolour painting,

* Paint palette,

* Water pots x 2

*Selection of graphite pencils

*Smudge stick or cotton buds

*Putty eraser

*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

    Register your interest:

    Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.

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    Details

    • Date: Saturday 16 May
    • Time:
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    • Cost: £20
    • Workshop Category:

    Venue

    • Braintree Community Centre
    • 19-21 Bocking End
      Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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    Tutor

    • Bianca Garcia

    Click here to view our regular weekly leisure classes, including art, crafts, languages and more!

     

    Information for Students

    Limited parking to the side and rear of the centre.  Wheelchair access is available at the front of the Centre.
     

    Payment

    Class fees are payable on the day at reception on arrival.  Workshop fees must be paid 2 weeks before, either in person or by phone unless otherwise stated.