Introduction to Watercolour and Experimental Techniques

This course is designed for beginners with little or no experience with the delicate medium of watercolour. We will work and develop your skills and a focus on understanding of the experimental medium of watercolour. We will explore traditional methods of mixing colour and students will also be encouraged to play and develop their own take on the age-old method.

What The Course is About:

This course is designed for beginners with little or no experience with the delicate medium of watercolour. We will work and develop your skills and a focus on understanding of the experimental medium of watercolour. We will explore traditional methods of mixing colour and students will also be encouraged to play and develop their own take on the age-old method.  This course is also designed for smaller numbers and to allow more one to one time with your tutor, to help you progress more quickly.

Materials Required:

Water colour palette (24 colours minimum) although not compulsory to have this many. Would be useful to begin with and save time before we attempt mixing and making our own washes/ colours.

Small handheld watercolour sketchbook/ weekly critiques encouraged with these the more you are able to practice outside of the classroom.

A4 sized watercolour paper/ book of paper

Black ink pen preferable different point sizes (available in the school shop) Unipoint felt tip pens.

A few simple pencils to map out your Artwork

Pencil sharpener. Kitchen Towel.

Apron if you feel you would like one.

Photographs of subject matter you wish to copy/ create. Inspiration from photographs/ magazine cut outs/ images from your phone.

I look forward to welcoming you and exploring some personal motifs also with a focus on foliage and nature.

Previous Experience:

Beginners

End of course:

N/A

Info to follow

Starting November 2025

Class Code: 0925-13580

Price: £150.00

Location: 3D – Membership Studio

Tutor: Kaitlyn Watson

From November 6th, 2025 to December 4th, 2025

Thu 14:00 - 17:00

  • 6 Nov 2025 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 13 Nov 2025 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 20 Nov 2025 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 27 Nov 2025 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 4 Dec 2025 - 14:00 to 17:00

Starting January 2026

Class Code: 0126-13760

Price: £300.00

Location: Main Site – Studio 5

Tutor: Kaitlyn Watson

From January 15th, 2026 to March 26th, 2026

Thu 14:00 - 17:00

  • 15 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 22 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 29 Jan 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 5 Feb 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 12 Feb 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 26 Feb 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 5 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 12 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 19 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
  • 26 Mar 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00