Watercolour Painting - All Abilities (model 1 week)

Course intent

Learn and develop a range of methods of watercolour painting through the use of photographs, researched images or direct observation, according to your level. There will be a (clothed) model on one week, so you will get started with life drawing/painting skills.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• To distinguish the use of tone, colour, composition and perspective
• Practise the use of various techniques, brushwork and textural effects
• Painting from a live model
• Develop personal expression through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques
• Understand 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 those with a little more experience

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

  What do I need to bring

• a sketchbook and pen.
• whatever watercolour materials you may already have purchased and
• a pad of A3 watercolour paper
• a set of basic watercolour paints and brushes
• soft grade of pencils (HB, 2B, and 4B)
• soft rubber and sharpener

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

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto longer courses or enrol on our other Arts and Crafts courses.

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

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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