Watercolour Painting - Improvers

Course intent

To develop and improve your basic skills in the use and application of Watercolour, covering a wide variety of subject matter from still life to landscape and natural forms.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• to improve your use of tone, colour mixing & ‘harmony’
• more advanced composition and perspective using a variety of media and subject matter
• techniques and brush work
• how to use both drawing and painting materials with confidence
• how to discover and develop your abilities through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques

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

  The course is for Improvers and for those who have experience from beginners & intermediates courses and wish to improve their skill set

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

  You need to bring:

• Please bring whatever watercolour materials you may have (good quality brands if possible)
• A3 watercolour pad (300 gsm), sketch pad and pencils HB, 2B, 4B, rubber and sharpener
• a set of watercolours
• a set of brushes: round no.3, no.10 and flat 1”. Masking fluid.
• Sketchbook / notebook & pen.

  What can I do when I finish the course?

  Learners may wish to progress on a more advanced course or one covering different painting materials or techniques 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

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

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