Watercolour Painting including Pen & Ink - Beginners & Improvers

Course intent

You will learn the skills needed to develop your painting skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the processes whilst developing personal expression in your watercolour painting.

You will learn with Rose Bramwell, who has 30 years’ experience teaching Art. She works as an editorial illustrator and visualisation illustrator for local architects as well as exhibiting in local galleries and art fairs.

What will I learn?

You will learn: · Using different brushes and brush techniques · Using dip pens and discovering a diverse range of mark making techniques · Learn about the different ‘holds’ of a pen and brush · Techniques for working with light and tone and negative painting · Understanding mark making with pen to create texture, pattern and depth · Tools and techniques for watercolour and watercolour inks · Mixing methods using colour theory. Modern and Traditional palettes · Different layering techniques and washes · Speed painting and watercolour sketching · The importance of a clean and tidy studio

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience. Every session will involve tailored individual support and targets.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• Paper: Watercolour paper – Cold Press300 gsm or similar, A4 or A3 size.
• Cartridge Paper A4 size
• Brushes: Synthetic or synthetic/hair mixtures, Round: 10/12 & 14 (Recommend Rosemary & Co Designer Size 14 SER 344)
• Paints: Artist’s Quality or Student watercolours in tubes or pans; (Artist’s Colours if you can afford them). Most are usually contained in a beginner’s set or can be bought separately
• Large Watercolour palette for mixing paint
• HB, B pencils
• Fine Liner Pens/ Dipping pen, nib and ink.
• Tissues and/or cotton rags
• Small notebook or sketchbook/ journal (suggested A4/ A5).

Materials and resources you will need through the course will be discussed at induction.

What can I do when I finish the course?

To progress onto other SAL courses and specific one-day workshops.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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