Watercolours Beginners and Intermediate

About this course

The course develops watercolour practice through exercises in composition, tonality, proportion, line, shape and the relationship between objects and their surroundings. Participants work from objects and photographs while exploring colour mixing, hue, value and saturation. Teaching covers wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry methods, washes, glazing, brush mark-making, resist techniques, paint lifting and corrections. Tutor feedback, discussions and a Personal Learning Plan help shape individual study, while each session includes an informal group critique of learners’ work.

What you'll learn

• Apply wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, wash and glazing techniques
• Mix colours using an understanding of hue, value and saturation
• Use composition, proportion, line and shape in watercolour studies
• Experiment with brush marks, resist methods and paint lifting
• Work from objects and photographs to develop watercolour paintings

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners aged 19 or over who have some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques. It combines individual project work with discussions and informal group critiques, so participants are expected to share work and engage with feedback.

• Some previous knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required
• Sessions include informal group critiques and discussion of learners’ work
• Learners develop a Personal Learning Plan with the tutor

Before you go

• Paper is available to buy in class