Watercolour Painting - All Abilities

Course intent

You will learn the skills needed to gain 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?

What will I learn : · Using different brushes and brush techniques · Working from photographs creatively · Using artists to inform your work · Techniques for working with light and contrast · Understanding mark making to create texture, pattern and depth · Techniques for watercolour mixing using colour theory · Different layering techniques and washes · Speed painting and watercolour sketching · Using ‘additives’ in watercolour painting · Understanding of modern versus traditional palettes · The importance of a clean and tidy studio

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

Suitable for Beginners and for those who have done workshops, as well as those with some experience of the subject.

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

You need to bring:

• Paper: Watercolour paper –Cold Press 300 gsm or similar, A4 or A3 size.
• Brushes: Synthetic or synthetic/hair mixtures, Round pointed: 12 /14 (Recommend Rosemary & Co Designer SER 344) and a dagger 1 inch plus a larger wash brush (Hake or ½” round Mop Brush)
• Paints: Artist’s Quality in tubes or pans. Most are usually contained in a beginner’s set or can be bought separately
• Large Watercolour palette for mixing paint
• HB, B pencils
• 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. Learners may wish to progress on a more advanced course or one covering different painting materials in more depth.

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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