Beacon of Joy: Watercolour Workshop for World Mental Health Day

This workshop celebrates World Mental Health Day, 10 October, by inviting participants to spend a creative morning in Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City. The workshop will be offered by Tetiana Milshyna, professional watercolourist and participant in Sample-Studios Studios of Sanctuary Programme. Tetiana will guide participants through painting the sunny Irish landscape using a limited palette.

To begin with, Tetiana will show the basic methods of working with watercolour, including how to apply the paint on the paper and how to mix suitable colours using limited palette. Then, using these methods, she will create a small watercolour landscape of a lighthouse within coastal surroundings, based on her own photograph. Finally, all participants will be invited to paint their own piece. If needed, Tetiana will provide her guidance during the process. Every participant will have a chance to create their own painting ready for framing to take home.

The workshop is suitable for adults of all levels and abilities. All materials are provided though participants also are free to bring their own if they wish.