Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques

About this course

Participants explore ways to combine watercolour with other media, applying experimental methods to different grounds and studying how surfaces interact with imagery. The course uses artists’ work as reference while learners develop ideas from photographs, found imagery and sketches. Teaching includes explanations, demonstrations, practical activities, one-to-one discussion and informal group discussion. Work focuses on visual elements such as shape and colour, as well as balancing experimental features within a composition.

What you'll learn

• Combine watercolour with other media to develop mixed-media paintings.
• Apply mixed-media techniques to different grounds.
• Develop compositions using shape, colour and imagery from personal source material.
• Balance experimental elements within a composition.
• Present a composition based on photographs, found imagery or sketches.

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels. Participation combines practical studio work with demonstrations, individual discussion and informal group discussion, allowing learners to explore mixed-media approaches through their own imagery and ideas.

Before you go

• Basic materials are included.
• Learners are encouraged to bring their own paints and brushes if they have them.
• Advice about materials is provided at the first session.
• Watercolour paper is available at cost price.