Discover the unique beauty and versatility of watercolour through playful exploration, practical projects and artist-inspired activities. This welcoming course introduces the distinctive qualities of watercolour, helping you to build confidence while exploring transparency, colour, light and expressive brushwork.
Whether you are completely new to painting or returning to watercolour after a break, you will gradually develop the skills needed to create fresh, vibrant paintings while discovering your own creative approach.
Enjoy the benefits of learning within a supportive creative community. Working alongside fellow learners, you will benefit from regular creative practice, constructive feedback, and guidance and encouragement from your lecturer, helping you to build confidence and enjoy the unique qualities of this beautiful painting medium.
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Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for complete beginners and anyone wishing to develop confidence in watercolour painting through a contemporary and supportive approach. No previous experience is required.
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Do you gain any qualifications?
No – this course is not accredited.
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Do you need to be interviewed or assessed before enrolling on the course?
No.
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What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Develop confidence using the unique qualities of watercolour.
• Explore colour, transparency, light and expressive brushwork.
• Experiment with a range of traditional and contemporary watercolour techniques.
• Create fresh and expressive paintings from observation.
• Draw inspiration from historical and contemporary watercolour artists.
• Reflect on your work and identify future creative development.
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Weekly Content
Week 1 – Discovering Watercolour
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