Course Overview
You are invited to join an introductory course in Watercolour Painting, designed for adult learners in a relaxed, creative environment. This course is tailored to beginners, so no prior experience needed. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of watercolour painting, develop practical skills and be encouraged to express yourself creatively through guided practice. Watercolour painting is a versatile and expressive medium known for its fluidity and unpredictability. This technique emphasises light and transparency, making it ideal for capturing delicate details, atmospheric landscapes and vibrant abstract compositions. Our skilled tutor will teach you all you need to know to get started with watercolours and to develop a love for painting in this medium.
Course Content
Here's a draft outline of the course programme, week-by-week:
Week 1: Getting Started with Watercolours
Overview: Materials, tools and workspace setup.
Week 2: Exploring Colour & Texture
Skills: Layering, glazing and creating textures (salt, sponges, plastic wrap).
Week 3: Light, Shadow & Simple Shapes
Skills: Value scales, creating depth with light and dark.
Week 4: Painting Nature – Leaves & Flowers
Skills: Wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry techniques.
Week 5: Landscapes & Skies
Skills: Creating atmospheric perspective, painting skies and water.
Week 6: Adding Details & Mixed Media
Skills: Fine brushwork, pen and ink accents, lifting colour.
Week 7: Personal Project & Composition
Skills: Planning a painting, balancing composition.
Week 8: Showcase & Reflection
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible.