Service Description

We invite you to participate in a two-day intensive workshop with internationally renowned watercolorist Julia Barminova, entirely dedicated to painting the sea. This workshop is for anyone wishing to learn how to paint the sea in watercolor or improve their seascape skills. You will explore essential techniques for depicting water, from absolute calm to the most powerful waves. Program Day 1 – The Surface of the Sea Techniques for painting the surface of water: reflections, ripples, plays of light, color balance, depth, and movement in a calm sea. Day 2 – Waves and Dynamic Landscapes Study of waves and moving water: the strength and structure of waves, the textures of foam, splashes, expressive gestures, and subtle details to create dynamic seascapes. At the end of the workshop, you will have: • Improved mastery of watercolor painting, both in the studio and outdoors • A deeper understanding of the qualities of watercolor for representing the different states of water • Greater confidence in realizing your artistic visions in seascapes • A certificate of participation will be awarded. Practical Information Dates: 5 and 6 December 2026 Time: 10:00–13:00 / 14:00–17:00 (12 hours total, 1-hour break) Location: Artiloft Zurich, Albulastrasse 24, 8048 Zürich (Craft Factory, 4th floor) Language: English Price: CHF 440 per participant ⚠️ Online registration required – limited places available ⚠️ Registration for both days only Materials Paper and paints are provided. Please bring: • A plastic palette • Brushes: pointed synthetic round brushes (4–6 mm), soft flat brush (20–30 mm), angled brush (10 mm) • Masking tape, eraser, 2B pencil For those who have already participated: new photographic references are used in each workshop. 4–6 December 2026 package: both workshops for CHF 585 instead of CHF 650 (10% off). Choose “All Julia workshops” in either registration and pay only once. No discount on individual workshops. Artiloft separately confirms your registration for the other workshop.