Watercolour painting: experimental approaches

Course Dates: 10/06/24 - 01/07/24
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Keeley Street
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Always wanted to experiment with watercolour painting? Now's your chance to learn how to make more imaginative use of washes and mark-making; enjoy the colour and fluidity of this beautiful medium and discover if you'd like to take it to the next level.
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Watercolour painting: experimental approaches
  • Course Code: VM020
  • Dates: 10/06/24 - 01/07/24
  • Time: 18:00 - 21:00
  • Taught: Mon, Evening
  • Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
  • Location: Keeley Street
  • Tutor: Diane Martin

Course Code: VM020

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Mon, eve, 10 Jun - 01 Jul '24

Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)

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What is the course about?

This course is aimed at beginners to watercolour, or as a refresher course for those students who have some experience of using this exciting and versatile medium. With reference to a variety of artists, we will explore
a variety of experimental methods and techniques.

What will we cover?

We will experiment with colour mixing and watercolour techniques such as wet on wet, layering and dry-brush for a more intuitive imaginative response.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Experiment with colour mixing
- Utilse a variety of approaches to mark-making and brush technique
- Explore the work of a variety of watercolour artists to inspire more imaginative work.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for beginners or as a refresher course for students who have some experience in watercolour painting.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- You will be taught by demonstration, individual and group tuition and discussion.
- You may be asked to research artists relating to course sessions.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Basic materials included. Advice on all materials will be given at the first session if you'd like to bring your own brushes and/or paints. There is a charge for the watercolour paper we use at cost price.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Watercolour studio still -life
- Watercolour studio life

- Exploring watercolour and mixed media.

We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.