Watercolour – Improvers / Advanced
Journey into the creative world of watercolour – explore and experiment with watercolour techniques and materials, including mixed media.
S10112M19NV –
Monday, 23 Feb 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
(Register your interest)
Journey into the creative world of watercolour.
You’ll be introduced to a range of basic watercolour techniques and have the opportunity to explore and experiment with watercolour techniques and materials, including mixed media.
Learn to plan and create the right composition as part of the picture making process and be inspired by the paintings of relevant traditional and contemporary artists.
Whether you are a beginner taking your first creative steps into the artistic world or you have previous experience,
This course will inspire you to further your skills and appreciation of art.
This course will help you experiment with watercolour, develop a good knowledge of basic watercolour techniques, drawing practice, colour mixing, colour theory and the formal elements of line, tone, texture and space. It will teach you the process and application of watercolour, stimulate and generate new ideas for paintings.
You will be introduced to new ways of seeing, thinking and working and you will be encouraged to develop your own individual styles and methods. Your tutor will give you more information about the course at your first session.
This flexible and enjoyable course is open to those students wanting to take their existing skills further although all abilities are welcome. You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English both for health and safety reasons and to enable you to follow tutors instruction.
Additional information
For your first session, please bring A4 Sketchbook and pencil selection/putty rubber, any watercolour materials already owned.
You are advised not to purchase text-books or equipment until the course is confirmed.
Extra costs: You will need to supply a selection of your own materials on this course. Your tutor will provide the list of material at your first session.
If you would like to be contacted if a space becomes available on this course or a similar course is added, please click the ‘Register Interest’ button. In the meantime, please continue to check the website for the latest course availability.
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