An Introduction to Painting in Watercolour

Enjoy a chance to learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting.


Bristol Folk House
Bristol Folk House
5.0 (20)
Instagram followers 8k followers

6 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £70 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Participants will be guided by an experienced tutor using clear step-by-step demonstrations. This course is ideal for beginners, and Marilyn will provide a friendly and encouraging space for participants to explore a new medium. This is a beginners' course, so don't be afraid to sign up if you have not had any experience with watercolours.
Marilyn is a fully qualified and experienced artist and tutor who has specialised in teaching Drawing and Watercolour painting at the Bristol Folk House for over 10 years.
She enjoys working with adult learners and has a positive and friendly approach, which enables students to develop their work with ease and confidence. Beginners particularly appreciate Marilyn’s simplified step-by-step demonstrations and one-to-one assistance.
In her own time, Marilyn enjoys photography and uses the images as inspiration for her landscape and botanical paintings in watercolour.
Knowledge required
None, beginners.
What to bring
Please bring:
  • Pencils B, rubber putty, sharpener, ruler.
  • A4 watercolour paper 300 gsm/140lb, cold pressed.
  • Brushes round sizes 3, 6, 8 and 1/2 inch flat or oval.
  • Plastic palette and plastic pot to hold water.
  • Watercolour paints preferably artist quality in tubes, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Permanent Rose, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Sap Green and Phthalo Blue.
If you already have a palette of watercolours and brushes, bring those.
Location

40a Park St, Bristol BS1 5JG, Bristol Folk House

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Bristol Folk House
Bristol Folk House

5.0 (20)
Instagram followers 8k followers

The Bristol Folk House is an adult education centre providing a variety of part-time day and evening courses and workshops for over 18's. The Folk House provides a welcoming environment in which to explore your creativity and learn new skills.
We provide courses and workshops that engage the local community. The cafe provides fantastic organic food and a space to get together before and after classes. It is also open to the public and is the perfect place for those seeking a relaxed and friendly place in Bristol city centre. Live music and festivals happen throughout the year, as well as markets, events and exhibitions.
The Bristol Folk House is part of a charity and we receive no funding from the government, the city council or any other institution and our income is wholly derived from course fees, venue hire, members and fundraising events.
The centre began in the 1870's with the aim of supporting access to education in the community. The first programme of activities was produced for the academic year in 1920-1921.
2026-06-19 15:00:00
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