Short plein air sessions

Throughout the summer, Barry will be leading short three hour plein air sessions around near Banbury. It is a great way to learn to paint outiside from life witihn the safety and comfort of a group, and with Barry on hand to guide you.

Each session will consist of Barry giving a short 20-30 minute demonstration, including tips for plein air painting, colpours used, and showing you how he woudl paint it. You then have the rest of the session to do it for yourself and ask Barry for support and help should you need it!

We will meet on location. There will be car parks near by, some of which may charge. You may wish to bring a flask or beverage with you  in case th elocation does not have a cafe or toilet facilities.

MATERIALS

You will need(depending on the class you choose:

WATERCOLOURS

  • set of watercolours containing Cadmium Red, Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean/Intense Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Payne’s Grey
  • OR Tin of assorted Watercolour Pencils Portable
  • watercolour pad (A4 or smaller) 300gsm NOT surface (a block would be easier at it means no drawing board or masking tape required)A% is an enjoaybe sie to work with
  • 2B pencil
  • Putty eraser
  • Selection of watercolour brushes (or the ‘Barry Trio’ and a rigger)
  • Sundries:
  • Water pot
  • Mixing Palette
  • Folding chair
  • Drawing board
  • Folding sketchers easel (optional)

DRAWING

  • Battery eraser
  • Cartridge pad/sketch pad 140gsm or heavier (A4 or smaller)
  • Selection of pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B minimum
  • Blending stumps
  • Putty Eraser
  • Graphite Powder (plus some cotton wool pads)

PASTELS

  • Set of soft pastels
  • Soft pastels pencils in landscape colours, plus White
  • A4 pastel pad, either with neuttral coours, or browns, greens and greys to suit the landscape.

ACRYLICS

  • Selection of Acrylic paints (pre-squezzed in a lidded palette woudl be easier to carry) Titanium White, Blak, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Crimson/Carmine, Yellow OChre, Burnt Sienna
  • Selection of acrylic brushes
  • Paper suitable for acrylics A4 or smaller
  • 2B pencil
  • Putty Eraser
  • Water pot
  • Palette
  • Drawing board to attach paper to
  • Masking tape
  • Folding chair (ther may be benches available)
  • Easel (not essential)


  • We will have all items in stock in the shop (except for folding chairs) should you wish to purchase in advance with a 12% student discount.
  • We cannot control the weather, so please ensure you have adequate and appropriate clothing.

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