Watercolour Painting Course

This course emphasises the exciting and flexible nature of painting with watercolour encouraging freedom of application through broader use of paint, quick studies and impressions that can be worked up in the studio. Students will be given the opportunity to explore more experimental approaches to watercolour by painting on different surfaces, adding mixed media to the process and by attempting to loosen up techniques working on large paper using big brushes. The course will look at both landscape and still life and the development of techniques in washes, colour mixing, perspective, pattern and texture. Weather permitting we will work mainly on location in West Penwith including Sennen, Lands End and Newlyn with time spent in the studio pulling everything together and working from the notes, photographs, drawings and colour studies made during field work.

Where to meet:

Newlyn School of Art, The Old Board School, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5AW

 at 9.50am for a 10am start

Level:

All skill levels, from beginners to those with more experience. If you have any specific access or support requirements please give us a call at the time of booking to discuss your needs.

Age:

We would advise that this course is suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards. We put these guidelines in place for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our students.

What to bring:

A3 watercolour sketchbook, range of basic soft pencils, basic watercolor set and a couple of brushes. All other materials for mixed media, larger watercolour paper etc are provided by the school.

Lunch:

Please bring a packed lunch.

Fee:

130.00

Accommodation:

If you are looking for a local place to stay, please browse our Local Accommodation List 

Additional Info

Once you have booked your place, you will be emailed with confirmation of your order. You will not receive anything in the post.