Introduction to Watercolour Pencils | Jan Lawnikanis

About this workshop

Access to all materials are provided!

Spend the day learning how to get the best results from using colour pencils as a fine art medium! Jan will share her extensive knowledge to either start newcomers off with this medium or help those with some experience to achieve more professional results.

Learn all about the differences in brands and types of pencils and what surfaces suit, along with experiencing a variety of techniques. There will also be time to finish a small project or two, and no drawing skills are required.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

All levels are welcome.

Access to  all materials will be provided by Bienarte which includes:

·       Albrecht Durer set of 36 – coloured pencils

·       Prismacolor Colourless Blender

·       Graphite pencil

·       Kneadable eraser

·       Rotary pencil sharpener

·       An A4 sheet of graphite transfer paper.

·       Drawing board - smooth

·       Masking tape 

·       Soft- bristle brush for brushing away pencil crumbs

·       A4 Arches Hot Pressed watercolour paper

·       Battery operated eraser

·       Reference material – Jan will supply all references needed for this workshop.

·       Jan will have some very useful colour wheel kits for sale. These are $20 each and are specifically for Prismacolor pencils.

What do I need to bring

• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community
• Please bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by.

About the tutor

Jan Lawnikanis has been teaching art classes consistently for the past 26 years and tutored about 200 workshops in a variety of media. Students have praised Jan for her teaching skills and preparation which has gained her an excellent reputation with all ages.

Jan has been the featured artist in Australian Artist Magazine, with 5 full-length articles on using coloured pencils. Other publications include the Paradise Magazine-GC Bulletin, Art Newsflash, the International Watercolour Institute catalogue, the Coloured Pencil Magazine, the Australian Coloured Pencil Network, Art Edit magazine and Artwise textbook for the Australian Curriculum. Jan has also recently published her first eBook, with more to come.

Her award-winning artworks hang in many private and corporate collections.