Want to bring out your artistic skills and learn some new ones? with Chloe Philpott in this relaxed and supportive art class, try different techniques and tricks in watercolour, all levels are welcome*. In this class we will be painting a Kingfisher, with reference photographs from Maurice Oliver, photographed in and around Portchester. We will first look into the anatomy of the Kingfisher, before sketching and adding splashes of paint in this very paintily piece, similar to the Bee and Floral class. focusing on the face of the bird and blending out as we work our way down the body.

What you need: All materials needed to get you started are included, however, if you do have your own paints and brushes you can bring these to use in class. This includes aprons if you have one you wish to use in class.

Tutor: Chloe Philpott

Chloe is a freelance artist and tutor living in Portchester, Hampshire. She has a background in Graphite Pencil Portraits and Watercolour. She has a passion for creating atmosphere and emotion in her work. Chloe has just started teaching various art classes at Portchester Community Centre in Fareham. Including Smaller Crafty sessions for the 3-8 age groups with Chloe's Crafty Kids which runs in school half terms.

Chloe really believes that all mediums in art have immense therapeutic and relaxing qualities, and should always be fun, enjoyable and supportive. The art community as a whole is a very tight-nit community which she has found since she started streaming live on Twitch in 2021. Chloe is all about enabling individuals to be creative without any judgement from others.

*all levels of artists are welcome, please be aware that even though we strive to complete the painting in one session this may not be the case for everyone, if this is the case then advice can be given after class via emails/facebook to help you complete the piece at home.