PAINTING
WAtercolour Subject studies
With Faith Love Robertson
Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Rather than putting emphasis on finishing a complete landscape or still life every class we will break down the usual components into intense subject studies. Each week over the 4 week set of classes a different subject can be tackled, for instance week #1 may be a study of rocks in many formations from pebbles to a cliff face. Some of the subject matter will consist of trees and foliage, - clouds, skies and weather conditions, -moving and still water. At the end of the set these elements can all be combined to create a more comprehensive finished piece.
Supply List
Please bring the following to class:
Brushes - at a minimum you will need 3 brushes -- a 1" flat brush, 1 #6 or#7 round, and a #3 or #4 liner ( or rigger) brush. Some other brushes you might like are mop brushes ( hold a lot of water) and a small hake ( pronounced 'Hawkay') which are usually inexpensive
At least a couple of sheets of 140 lb. cold press ( also called NOT or medium) paper. As we are going to be doing a lot of individual studies it might also be good to have a 'pad' of watercolour paper as well
Sketch pad, pencil, eraser
Paints; 5 colours of artist quality paint as a starter set that I recommend are -- permanent rose, new gamboge yellow ( or any transparent warm yellow), ultramarine blue, thalo or windsor blue, and burnt sienna. There are lots of other colours available but you should be able to mix just about anything with these colours.
clean rags or paper towel
a little container of salt
masking tape
an old credit card
a palette in which to mix colours
a board to support your paper
Teacher Bio
Faith Love Robertson graduated from the design and graphics programme at Mount Royal College in Calgary in 1978 and worked in design before turning to fine art. Working from her home studio, she has continued to develop her practice through ongoing workshops and courses with the Federation of Canadian Artists, various artist guilds and many respected instructors.
She paints mainly in watercolour, oil and pastel, drawn most often to landscapes and seascapes. Her work has been featured in two solo exhibitions with the Delta Community Arts Council, accepted into local and international juried shows, and has won awards in every medium she uses. Her paintings are held in collections locally, nationally and internationally.
She is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the DeCosmos Fine Art Society, the Old School House Gallery, the Oceanside Arts Council and the South Delta Artists' Guild. She also teaches adults and children, finding as much inspiration as a student as she does as a teacher.
***All classes and workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made 7 days, or more in advance of the workshop or class date will receive 100% credit. 6 days before class, and no credit will be issued.
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DATE:
Thur. Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 2026
TIME:
9:30am – 12:30pm
TEACHER:
Faith Love Robertson
WHO IT’S FOR:
Beginner
FEE:
$195.00 CAD
LOCATION:
The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre, Upstairs Classroom