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Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques

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Watercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.
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  • Start Date: 16 Sep 2025
    End Date: 07 Oct 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 10:00 - 13:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
    Course Code: VM137
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  • Start Date: 05 Jan 2026
    End Date: 26 Jan 2026
    Mon (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
    Course Code: VM074
    Tutors:  Ruth Brison
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  • Start Date: 30 Jun 2026
    End Date: 21 Jul 2026
    Tue (Daytime): 10:00 - 13:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
    Course Code: VM062
    Tutors:  Ruth Brison
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00

What is the course about?

You will explore inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches. Applying a range of techniques to different grounds, we will study the expressive qualities of surface, combined with a range of imagery, searching out ideas and themes that can promote visually stunning and personal work.

What will we cover?

You will explore inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches. Applying a range of techniques to different grounds, we will study the expressive qualities of surface, combined with a range of imagery, searching out ideas and themes that can promote visually stunning and personal work. With reference to a variety of artists, we will explore a variety of creative methods and techniques to manipulate the materials. Mixed media is always surprising and unpredictable so makes for exciting work.

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

  • Expand your creativity through experiments with mixed-media
  • Combine watercolour with other media to enhance your painting style
  • Explore visual elements (shape, colour etc) to develop a composition
  • Present a composition from your own source imagery

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

Suitable for all levels.

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

Explanation and demonstration. Images of artists’ work where referenced as examples. Practical work. One-to-one discussion. Informal group discussion.

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

All basic materials included, but students are encouraged to bring their own paints and brushes if they have them. Advice on all materials will be given at the first session. There is a charge for the watercolour paper we use at cost price.

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

Developing watercolour painting, Watercolour painting studio: nature and colour, Watercolour painting studio: urban landscape, Drawing into watercolour painting, Ways into abstract painting, Drawing and painting from the imagination.
 

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.