Watercolour painting studio: still life
Choose a starting date
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 12 Jun 2025End Date: 31 Jul 2025Thu (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over -8 weeks)Course Code: VM518Tutors: Eleanor BedlowFull fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
- Start Date: 23 Oct 2025End Date: 11 Dec 2025Thu (Daytime): 10:00 - 13:00In PersonFull fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
Working directly from a variety of still life objects in studio set-ups, you will be introduced to a diversity of techniques and approaches particular to the versatile medium of watercolour. You will develop your skills in observation and use of colour mixing, to produce watercolour compositions both small and large-scale.
What will we cover?
• Basic wash and masking-out techniques.
• How to structure a composition in a range of scales.
• Layering and mixing colour to interpret form, pattern, and spatial relationships.
• An introduction to the work of still life artists working in the medium of watercolour.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Utilise a range of mark-making and brush techniques.
• Layer and mix colour when working from observation.
• Develop compositions when working from a still-life subject.
• Recognise and discuss watercolour methods of artist working within the still life genre.
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.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Studio-based practical tasks.
• Tutor demonstrations
• One to one guidance
• Group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including watercolour paint, brushes and paper appropriate for the medium. Students are welcome to bring any additional specialist materials such as their own brushes. Advice on materials can be given as the course progresses.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit has a range of watercolour courses running throughout the year, including Watercolour Painting Studio; Nature and Colour; Watercolour Painting Studio: Urban Landscapes; Watercolour Painting: Experimental Approaches; Watercolour Painting: Mixed Media Techniques; Developing Watercolour; Contemporary Watercolour Projects.
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.