Drawing into Watercolour & Gouache

About this course

The course uses observational drawing as a foundation for painting, with work based on still life and landscape. Sessions combine indoor studio practice with local outdoor visits when weather permits, giving learners opportunities to interpret visual information from varied subjects. The latter part of the course introduces watercolour and gouache together, exploring related techniques and approaches used by different artists. Teaching covers the basic principles of observational drawing and supports the development of existing drawing and painting skills.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic principles of observational drawing
• Interpret visual information from still-life and landscape subjects
• Use watercolour techniques across a range of subjects
• Combine watercolour and gouache in paintings

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner, although the source asks for some experience of drawing and painting. It is intended for learners who want to improve existing skills while working from observation in both studio and outdoor settings.

• Some previous drawing and painting experience is requested
• Includes local outdoor visits when weather permits

Before you go

• Bring pencils, a sharpener, putty rubber and an A4 or A5 cartridge or similar sketchbook.
• Bring a pad of watercolour paper of at least 140lb, approximately A4 size.
• Bring size 10 or 12 and 1-inch flat brushes, sable or synthetic.
• Bring watercolour paints, preferably pans, plus a 500ml bottle of water and a small container.