About this experience

SUNDAY 30TH JULY

ADULT: €165

ADULT MEMBER: €148.50

TIME: 10.00 - 17.00

PLACE: THE ORANGERY + GRAIN STORE

EVENT DESCRIPTION

A nature sketch book is a very enjoyable way of recording your garden, holidays or just keeping visual notes. On 30th July, Lady Fionnuala Aston-Ardee invites you to a workshop with botanical artist Yanny Petters, where you will spend the day in the beautiful surroundings of The Orangery at Killruddery, drawing and painting while being inspired by the planting against this heritage building - built of glass, granite and filled with Victorian Statues.

With limited slots available to ensure the workshop remains intimate and each individual receives plenty of guidance throughout the day, during this workshop, Yanny will demonstrate how you can capture a scene, or make a pleasing flower study while honing your observational skills and just having a relaxing day. Students will be advised on what equipment to bring upon booking, and this workshop also includes a welcome tea/coffee and scone, and two-course lunch with Yanny + Fionnuala in The Grain Store. 

ABOUT YANNY PETTERS 

Yanny Petters paints Irish wild plants. Through her work Yanny raises awareness of the wonders and fragility of wild habitats in a time of climate change. Collections which feature her work include Dr. Shirley Sherwood Collection, London, the Office of Public Works, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin and The Watercolour Society of Ireland.

A member of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists, Yanny is represented by the Olivier Cornet Gallery in Dublin. She teaches watercolour technique at the Schoolhouse for Art in Enniskerry and exhibits regularly with the Watercolour Society of Ireland and the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club. Yanny is delighted and honoured to have had two of her works acquired for the Irish nation by the National Museum of Ireland and the National Gallery of Ireland.

For more information, visit www.yannypetters.net or follow Yanny on Facebook - @PettersBotanicalArtist

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• This workshop is for complete beginners & intermediate practitioners


• Those looking to explore and expand the art of watercolour painting and nature drawing


• Those looking to gain confidence with a new creative outlet


• Anyone looking to spend time with like-minded individuals doing something new and creative

FAQ:

• Participants must supply some materials for this workshop, please see below


• Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the days weather. We recommend packing a sun hat and suncream should it be a sunny day! 


• Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to our Garden Entrance Shop

PARTICIPANTS OF THIS WORKSHOP SHOULD BRING: 

• A4 ring bound sketch book with 200gsm smooth watercolour paper or similar


• masking tape, (sharp) 2H and 3B pencil


• Water soluble colour pencils, set of 12 or more Caran D’Ache (Museum Aquarelle) or Derwent Inktense


• Two round pointed watercolour brushes, large (about 10mm thick) and medium (about 5mm thick)


• Flat brush, 2 sizes


• Palette, can be a white ceramic plate or tile


• Cotman Artists watercolour: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizerin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Violet (or a pan set with the same colours)


• Kitchen towel 


• Water vessel/jam jar 


• Folding stool or light chair and light easel