Watercolour - Beginners

Course intent

Learn the knowledge and skills needed to build a range of techniques and design skills in the fascinating medium of watercolour. Gain an understanding of the diverse range of processes used whilst developing personal expression in your watercolour painting. You will establish a range of basic methods of watercolour painting through the use of sketchbook, photographs, found images or direct observation

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• the correct use of watercolour painting tools and paper including brush holds
• watercolour techniques, both traditional and modern
• distinguish the use of tone and ‘lighter darks’
• mix colour including both traditional and modern palettes.
• composition: leading eye, focus and ‘lost & found’
• perspective: eyeline levels, focal points and establishing different viewpoints
• creating texture
• the different tools, papers and materials used in watercolour painting

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

  This course is designed for beginners with the tutor teaching techniques and skills step-by-step. This means that all learners will be able to watch each part of the process before having a go themselves.

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

  You need to bring:

For the first session bring:

• An A3 pad of 300gsm watercolour paper
• A 0.5mm mechanical pencil (preferably 2H leads) an eraser

The tutor will give you a full list of materials during the first lesson and will discuss how to tailor this to your budget

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto other fine art courses with SAL, or other providers.

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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