{"product_id":"elegance-in-watercolour-19-june-2027","title":"Elegance in Watercolour — 19 June 2027","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #85871d; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting the Light — Watercolour White Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCapture the magic\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid to late June is the time for white peonies. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do you paint a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-il\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flower without using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-il\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e paint? How do you paint as complex a flower as a white peony? Frankly you don't. Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eou start with something a little less challenging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to paint an elegant white Japanese Anemone flower \u003c\/span\u003ewith Crystal Beshara. Using Crystal's step-by-step, expert guidance, you'll create your own delicate floral painting, capturing the light in white. We'll send you home with a bouquet of freshly picked white peonies to practice what you've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-day workshop takes a deep dive into the complex world of painting whites. Using a stunning Japanese Anemone as reference, you will learn how to mix luminous shadows, handle delicate glazing and create a striking sense of depth with just the right amount of expressiveness  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal will teach you the techniques you need and guide you, step-by-step through completion in this full-day \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e botanical watercolour workshop. Techniques you’ll learn include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing luminous shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying delicate glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering negative space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating soft contrasting backgrounds. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperience required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is suitable for \u003cspan style=\"color: #036372; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eintermediate \u0026amp; advanced watercolourists \u003c\/span\u003ewanting to develop and improve their watercolour skills and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and tools — you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guided demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice sheets for techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference images\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour masterpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #abad25; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAlso included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis workshop is part of our \u003cstrong\u003ePassion for Petals Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e running throughout the month of June. During this full-day workshop you'll have \u003cstrong\u003efreshly picked\u003c\/strong\u003e late-season white peonies to inspire you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYou'll get to take home your own bouquet, courtesy of Apple Hill Peonies. Late season peonies include \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadame Claude Tain,\u003c\/strong\u003e a brilliant white with a blush of the lightest of yellows in the centre, \u003cstrong\u003eMonsieur Jules Elie\u003c\/strong\u003e, an elegant pink and classic \u003cstrong\u003eIvory Victory\u003c\/strong\u003e speaks for itself.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Crystal Beshara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal is an international award-winning contemporary realist painter and sought-after educator. A self-taught realist, she spent her rural childhood observing and drawing the natural world around her. Crystal shifts easily between mediums — watercolour, gouache and oil — focusing on realism juxtaposed with expressive, gestural brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer popular creative workshops are well structured and geared towards developing participant’s skills. Benefit from Crystal's more than 25 years’ teaching experience in this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f4ec; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive a little early, settle in and help yourself to some refreshments. Late arrivals disrupt the rest of the class, and it may not be possible for the instructor to help you catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll take a 30-minute lunch break — bring a packed lunch or support a local eatery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow your way around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/pages\/faqs\" title=\"PMAC FAQs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn more about parking, our facilities, local restaurants and accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #007883; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitating Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Beshara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass size\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish with supplementary explanation in French if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, 19 June 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 to 16:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate \u0026amp; Advanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/pmac.art\/policies\/refund-policy%20Photography%20https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\" title=\"Cancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation\/Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\" title=\"Photography policy\"\u003ePhotography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.5em;\"\u003e*Colour \u0026amp; availability subject to seasonal variability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Beshara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51145338552567,"sku":"MPS-CB-270619","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/PMAC-Elegance-in-Watercolour-27-1x1.jpg?v=1789069940","url":"https:\/\/pmac.art\/products\/elegance-in-watercolour-19-june-2027","provider":"PMAC — Priest's Mill Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}