28th of July 2023

10:00 – 12:30

Tynemouth is busy beach with lots of things to sketch including surfers, swimmers, holiday makers, rocks, architecture and of course the beach and the sea. Follow Jason’s demonstration and focus or explore aspects that interest you on the day. He will be on hand to offer help and guidence with your sketching.

It’s lots of fun to sketch in a group and then get a coffee and chat about your experience and look at others artists work. Add to this expert tuition from Jason helping you to take your work to the next level and you have all the reasons you need to sign for an interesting and entertaining morning at the beach.

Sketching does not just mean drawing with a pencil. You can also explore working with pen and adding colour with watercolours for example. You are free to use any materials as long as you keep the bulk and weight of the kit low so you can easily cary it in a small to medium sized bag or large pocket.

Jason has taught several sketching holidays in Italy and the UK and knows how to bring out the best work in those that attend his classes.

How much does it cost ?

£20 for 2.5 hours

Please note tea / coffee / biscuits are not provided.

or with a cheque payable to Painting with Skill, sent to:

Do you need to book the class ?

Yes.

Where do we meet ?

We will meet at 10:00 at the bottom of the road that leads down to sands at the southern end of the beach where Crusoes cafe is situated.

What if the weather is poor ?

We are always going to be ruled by the weather. If it is raining or we have high winds Jason will not be going. Otherwise he will be teaching. Check the weather forecast. 

If the forecast is poor he may cancel the session. If the class is cancelled, he will contact you the night before by email using the address you provided when purchasing the course online. Check your email before you set off in the morning. If you purchase the painting / sketching day by post using a cheque, please remember to include your contact details or he will be unable to inform you of a cancellation.

You will be refunded for classes Jason has to cancel due to poor weather.

Lost or unsure about the weather

If you need clarification as to the location of the venue or the weather forecast then you can phone Jason on – 07482470197

What will you need to bring with you ?

SKETCHING OUTDOORS KIT LIST

This list is intended to help you make informed choices about the material to take with you. Please don’t feel inclined to go out and buy all the materials listed.

Portable chair – these are now light and portable, carried in a bag over your shoulder. You may want to sit in a particular spot where there is no seating.

Bum warmer or kneeler –  if you don’t take a chair, its a comfortable alternative. These can be bought at camping, gardening and walking shops.

A small hard backed sketch book  – I would suggest small enough to go in a large jacket pocket . I would make sure that the paper is reasonably smooth and strong. In very low costs pads the paper is sometimes very soft to the touch – feels a bit like toilet paper.  I would avoid this type of paper, as it can be unpleasant to draw on and watercolour soaks too quickly into the paper surface.

Propelling pencil  –  Faber Castel TK 940 – 4b of 6b – this is a heavy duty pencil that will work well for shading and drawing out images

Propelling pencil – Pentel  0.9 – this is a fine pencil with an eraser at one end.  Plus replacement 0.9 leads.

or…

If you do not like propelling pencils then just buy a 2b and 4b, standard graphite pencil, plus a pencil sharpener and eraser.

phite aquarelle  6b or 8b

2 non-permanent fine liners – Edding 150s – This type of pen will be soluble and consequently fun to blend with a brush and water.

A brush pen.  Derwent  and Pentel make these. This is a nylon brush with a refillable reservoir tube that you fill with water. The brush has a cap to reduce leakage.  This type of brush means you do not have to carry a water  bottle and water pot.

Portable watercolour pan set.  If possible, this should be small enough to hold in your hand or comes with a thumb-ring so that you can balance it or your thumb and forefinger.

A small backpack  – large enough to hold the bum warmer plus sketching kit

Please note – if you are attending as a couple, I would have enough kit to work independently. You may not want to draw the same view

Sun hat + sun cream

Something warm to wear in case you get cold – this can happen if you sit still for long periods