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Suggested contributions of £10, £15 and £20 allow me to continue teaching online.
Learn about different paper choices, understand how to strengthen, stain and size and get your surface ready for painting.
In this class you will learn different recipes and methods of application. You can expect to prepare several different papers.
Use these papers either for the unit two module, or have them ready for a future painting.
Course Details:
Paper Preparation & techniques.
Location?
Online (on Zoom)
Questions?
Please email: info@yasminhayat.com
Recommended materials list.
A3, Hot pressed watercolour paper 300gsm
UK linked here, and here.
US linked here
Large Burnisher For paper burnishing*
UK - for larger paper, this burnisher.
US paper burnisher linked here
(wider the head the better)
* can use Cowrie shell, With Cowrie shells and marble/agate eggs, you have to make sure they're smooth. It's difficult to recommend without seeing or feeling them. I have bought Cowrie shells online, and have linked one here,
US Cowrie shells linked here.
Mop brush
For UK – superior quality linked here
Substitute, linked here
For US, obtain largest size. Link here, here and here.
Hemp paper* (optional) can use jute paper in place.
Overall non essential if can source hot pressed watercolour paper.
Suppliers: Hussain papers, linked here. Does international delivery, can take time to arrive. Hussain papers sometimes sells Indian miniature squirrel brushes.
Shepherds papers, linked here
Cosmetic grade zinc
US linked here. UK, here
Other materials for this class:
Hair-dryer
Cornstarch/cornflower.
Regular flour
Wooden spoon (for stirring)
Saucepan
Tea bags/ yellow onion skin (or both)
Glass jars (five)
Kettle
Sponge (UK linked here, US here)
Is there any preparation?
All participants will receive an email prior to the workshop if preparation is required.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing: Baggy clothing (especially sleeves) and Loose jewellery.