Jake Winkle – Drawing Masterclass and Portrait Painting in Watercolour

Date: 1st June 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spaces: 7
Jake Winkle - Drawing Masterclass and Portrait Painting in Watercolour

Drawing masterclass, including freehand human portrait.

Learn to draw freehand, suitable for all abilities.  This workshop will explore simple but essential techniques for accurate sketching of architectural subjects through to animals, the human figure and portraiture.  Everyone can draw, give it a go, it’s easier than you think.  In the afternoon we will paint a watercolour portrait from a freehand sketch.

Suitable for watercolour painters of all abilities

Includes homemade lunch and refreshments

About the Artist

Jake exhibits widely in the South of England and in 2004 was a finalist in the Daily Mail’s ‘ Not the Turner Prize’ competition. In 2007 his work was selected for the Royal Society of British Artists exhibition in London.

He has twice been winner of category and best in show at Marwell International Wildlife Art Society’s annual exhibition and in 2009 was awarded the prestigious St Cuthberts Mill award for best watercolour at the Society of Equestrian Artists exhibition at The Mall Galleries, London.

Jake has undertaken many fine art commissions for individuals and notable organisations including the National Trust.

As well as contributing to art magazines, Jake has also had books and instructional DVDs published.

What you will need to bring

Pencils
Putty rubber
Drawing paper
Your usual watercolour kit
Masking Fluid
Watercolour paper – a good quality heavy weight, rough paper (Jake uses Arches 140lb rough, available to buy on the day)
As wide a range of artist quality tube colours as you can manage

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