Watercolour: life painting for beginners

We will cover primary, secondary and tertiary colour mixing and expand upon the watercolour techniques particular to painting portraits and the human form. We will also cover proportional measurement to improve accuracy when observing the figure.

You will be taught by demonstration, individual and group tuition and discussion. There are watercolour paints available for the first session, but students are encouraged to bring their own paints and a large watercolour brush as the course develops. Advice on all materials will be given at the first session. There is a charge for the watercolour paper we use at cost price. If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit