Introduction to Watercolour and Experimental Techniques

About this course

Participants explore watercolour through traditional colour-mixing methods alongside more experimental approaches. The course includes developing washes and colours, testing personal ways of working, and creating imagery based on nature, foliage and individual motifs. Teaching is arranged for a small group, with opportunities for individual tutor guidance. Learners can also use photographs, magazine images or phone images as starting points for artwork.

What you'll learn

• Mix colours using traditional watercolour methods
• Develop and apply watercolour washes
• Experiment with different approaches to the medium
• Create artwork from natural forms and personal motifs

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners with little or no experience of watercolour. The small-group format includes individual tutor attention, while learners are encouraged to practise between sessions and take part in weekly critiques.

• Suitable for learners starting with watercolour
• Designed for a small group with one-to-one guidance
• Independent practice outside class is encouraged
• Weekly critiques are encouraged

Before you go

• Materials listed include a watercolour palette, watercolour paper or a sketchbook, black ink pens, Unipoint felt-tip pens, pencils, a pencil sharpener and kitchen towel.
• A watercolour palette with at least 24 colours is suggested, but having this many colours is not compulsory.
• Learners may bring photographs, magazine cut-outs or phone images as source material.
• An apron may be used if desired.