Get Started with Watercolour

How will I learn?

Through demonstration and one-to-one tutoring you will undertake exercises and create finished works of art.

How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

You will be continually monitored and assessed by your tutor and you will produce a portfolio of artwork.

Progression opportunities

You can progress onto arts courses in a choice of subjects. Your tutor will be able to give you advice and guidance.

What equipment or materials will I need to provide?

You will need to bring the following to your first session:
Watercolour palette
Water pot
Watercolour brush - round headed brush, size 12
Watercolour paper - your tutor will advise you on the different types of watercolour paper at the start of the course
Tube of blue paint - you choose the shade

Your tutor will advise you further on materials during the first session. Costs for materials for the duration of the course will be approximately £50.

What other support is available?

The topics covered include:

Basic landscape, still life and portrait construction methods
Brushstrokes
Colour mixing
Masking
Material uses and handling
Tone
Washes
Wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet
Reflecting on artwork and portfolio building