3-Week Watercolour Course

About this course

The course introduces core watercolour methods through guided exercises, including flat and gradient washes, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry application, and texture techniques such as salt, dry brush and lifting. Participants also practise colour mixing with primary and warm or cool colours, values, greens, layering and control. The later work focuses on simple forms and composition. Participants plan a focal point, balance and colour scheme before producing a final landscape, still life or floral painting, with quick feedback on the finished piece.

What you'll learn

• Apply flat washes, gradients, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
• Create surface effects using salt, dry brush and lifting
• Mix colours and practise values, greens, layering and brush control
• Use focal point and balance when planning a simple composition
• Produce a finished watercolour painting from a plan sketch and chosen colour scheme

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner, suggesting an introduction to foundational watercolour techniques rather than advanced study. It is structured around guided practice, progressively moving from basic exercises to a planned final painting.