Print Creative Watercolour
A00021
Want to explore the beauty of watercolour? In our art room, you'll experiment and learn through guided exercises. Improve your painting skills, discover new techniques, and find creative ways to use watercolour and mixed media. This course is from beginners to more experienced painters. It will help you unlock your creativity and develop your own style.
Course Content
This course covers:
Introduction to Watercolour: Learn about abstraction and expressive techniques.
Colour Theory: Understand how to use colour effectively in your paintings.
Observational Drawing and Painting: Gain confidence through practice.
Mixed Media Exploration: Discover how to combine painting and drawing.
Drawing Exercises: Focus on line, shape, proportion, composition, and tonality.
Colour Mixing: Develop an understanding of hue, value, and saturation.
Watercolour Techniques: Master wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, washes, glazing, and more.
Hydrodynamics: Understanding the flow of watercolour to achieve washes and effects.
Resist Methods: Explore different ways to create textures and patterns.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required.
First Class Requirements
Please bring a cartridge paper sketchbook, pencil and rubber. Also, please bring any watercolour materials and equipment you may already own. However, do not buy any prior to the start of the course before receiving advice from the tutor on e.g. suitable paint colours, brushes, palette and paper etc
Assessment Methods
You'll receive informal feedback in supportive group critiques at the end of each session. Your tutor will also provide individual verbal feedback as you work. This course can lead to further art courses to develop your skills.
Additional Information
You will need an A4 sketchbook and pencil, charcoal and kneadable putty eraser. Paper can be purchased in the lesson (cash only). You may also need coloured pastel or water based paints in later sessions. Your tutor will advise you during the first session.
