WATERCOLOUR SEA BIRDS – Splash into the World of Coastal Birds, One Brushstroke at a Time
Do you love the seaside? Are you fascinated by feathered friends? If so, join us for a joyful day of painting in our Watercolour Sea Birds workshop. This relaxed, beginner-friendly class invites you to explore watercolour while celebrating coastal birdlife.
With warm, step-by-step guidance from local artist Elise De Silva, you’ll bring seabirds to life on paper. From graceful gulls to cheeky terns and elegant herons, you’ll learn to capture both form and personality. Along the way, Elise will introduce essential techniques. First, you’ll explore wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry. Then, you’ll practise colour blending, layering, and brush control. As a result, you’ll create feathers, movement, and light with confidence.
This light-hearted, hands-on workshop is perfect for:
🐦 Bird lovers and beachcombers
🎨 Curious beginners with no painting experience
🌊 Anyone wanting a taste of Elise’s term-time class, Watercolour Techniques
Simply bring your enthusiasm and the materials listed. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with your own flock of painted seabirds — and, more importantly, the confidence to keep painting at home.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Elise De Silva is a passionate watercolour artist who captures the beauty of nature with sensitivity and skill. From rippling reflections to delicate botanicals and coastal scenes, her work celebrates the natural world. In addition, she teaches Watercolour Techniques and other themed workshops at UXBRIDGE. You can view more of her work at www.elisedesilvaart.com.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🖌️ Watercolour basics — simple techniques that really work
🐣 How to sketch and simplify bird shapes and poses
🎨 How to mix colour and add character
🌬️ Ways to suggest movement, light, and texture
Please note: if you’re new to watercolours, your results may differ from those with prior experience. However, everyone progresses at their own pace, and guidance is provided throughout.
