Watercolour Painting (All Levels)

This course is structured so that students with either little watercolour experience or those with many years of painting experience benefit from the sessions.

What The Course is About:

Using a variety of techniques you will explore ways of producing a competent watercolour painting. Subject matter will range from still life objects through to landscapes, architecture and the human figure. Each week will focus on a particular technique with exercises that explore its use. The tutor will demonstrate all of the techniques and you are able to paint along if you wish, so that you understand the technique completely. You will discuss the work at the end of each session and you can also use the school library as a resource for looking at past watercolour masters. This course is designed for smaller numbers, to allow more one to one time with your tutor and to help you progress more quickly.

Materials Required:

What to bring to the first session: Pencils – HB or 2B (or a selection of your own choosing) sharpener, Pencil rubber, Brushes – 1” flat brush, No 8 flat brush, No 16 round, AllNo 8 round brush - sable or synthetic (Please bring what you have already. The tutor will advise on other brushes if necessary). Paints – Pans or tubes Palette - for mixing colours. Paper – Cartridge or similar sketch book A4 or A5, One pad of watercolour paper not less than 140lb (A4 your choice). The school sells an excellent rough watercolour paper by the sheet. Also useful is a small sketch pad for making notes, especially in the perspective lessons. A roll of masking tape

Previous Experience:

All Levels

End of course:

What will I achieve? At the start you will learn the basic techniques of watercolour beginning with colour mixing and tonal drawing. You will progress on to perspective, composition and then learn techniques from dry brush to wet-in-wet, which will enable you to produce a painting with confidence. The aim of the course is to help you develop your skill as a watercolour painter and also improve your drawing skills.

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Starting January 2026

Class Code: 0126-13695

Price: £360.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 3

Tutor: Paul Dixon

From January 6th, 2026 to March 31st, 2026

Tue 10:00 - 13:00

  • 6 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 13 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 20 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 27 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 3 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 10 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 24 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 3 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 10 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 17 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 24 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 31 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00

Class Code: 0126-13699

Price: £360.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 4

Tutor: Shaun Carey

From January 6th, 2026 to March 31st, 2026

Tue 10:00 - 13:00

  • 6 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 13 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 20 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 27 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 3 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 10 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 24 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 3 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 10 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 17 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 24 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 31 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00

Class Code: 0126-13723

Price: £360.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 3

Tutor: Ian Ellis

From January 7th, 2026 to April 1st, 2026

Wed 10:00 - 13:00

  • 7 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 14 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 21 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 28 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 4 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 11 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 25 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 4 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 11 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 18 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 25 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 1 Apr 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00

Class Code: 0126-13747

Price: £360.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 3

Tutor: Ian Ellis

From January 8th, 2026 to April 2nd, 2026

Thu 10:00 - 13:00

  • 8 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 15 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 22 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 5 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 12 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 26 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 5 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 12 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 19 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 26 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 2 Apr 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00

Class Code: 0126-13780

Price: £330.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 2

Tutor: Graham Cole

From January 9th, 2026 to March 27th, 2026

Fri 14:00 - 17:00

  • 9 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 16 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 23 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 30 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 6 Feb 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 13 Feb 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 27 Feb 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 6 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 13 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 20 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 27 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00

Class Code: 0126-13797

Price: £360.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 3

Tutor: Paul Dixon

From January 10th, 2026 to April 4th, 2026

Sat 10:00 - 13:00

  • 10 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 17 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 24 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 31 Jan 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 7 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 14 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 28 Feb 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 7 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 14 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 21 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 28 Mar 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00
  • 4 Apr 2026 - 10:00 to 13:00

Class Code: 0126-13739

Price: £250.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 3

Tutor: Sophie Ambrose

From January 14th, 2026 to March 25th, 2026

Wed 18:30 - 21:00

  • 14 Jan 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 21 Jan 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 28 Jan 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 4 Feb 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 11 Feb 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 25 Feb 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 4 Mar 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 11 Mar 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 18 Mar 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00
  • 25 Mar 2026 - 18:30 to 21:00