October 1, 2014
Palazzo Falson is organising a special Artists’ Masterclass in conjunction with the forthcoming exhibition Edward Lear: Watercolours and Words.
The exhibition opens at Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina on the 18th October 2014 and runs until the 4th January 2015.
This full day Masterclass, in sketching and watercolours, will draw upon and examine Edward Lear’s technique in detail. The Masterclass, which will be led by renowned artist John Martin Borg will commence with a viewing and discussion of the Edward Lear exhibition at Palazzo Falson followed by an onsite demonstration by John Martin Borg and a coffee break.
The group will then visit four different sites in the countryside where Lear sketched, with time for everyone to do their own sketches and to follow other demonstrations.
The donation for participation includes demonstrations, lunch, coffee breaks and transport between the different sites. This Masterclass is intended for persons who already have some knowledge of drawing and watercolour painting.
Date: Saturday 25th October 2014
Time: Meeting at Palazzo Falson, Mdina at 9am. The couch will drop us off at around 5pm at Mdina
Donation for participation: EUR 38 (by cheque made out to Patrimonju Museum Operators Ltd)
Bookings: Contact Jeanette Ellul or Claire Scerri on 2145 4512 or bookings@palazzofalson.com to book your place on this workshop
Equipment: The participants are advised to bring the following
portable equipment:
- Sketching books and/or paper and supporting boards
- Pen and/or pencils
- Watercolours & brushes together with water container and water or other preferred colouring media
- Easels and portable stools (only if required)
- A camera
Space is limited and bookings are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Refunds are not possible except if the Masterclass is cancelled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not met.
It is strongly recommended that participants wear sturdy shoes as there will be some walking over rough terrain in order to reach certain areas.
