Beginners Watercolour Course: Landscapes, Flowers, Birds

Come along and enjoy learning the techniques of watercolour.


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

5 x 2 hours 45 mins Class size 1 to 4 guests       £140 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Learn the art of watercolour painting in this friendly and encouraging 5-week beginner's course. Guided by an experienced tutor through clear, step-by-step demonstrated projects, this activity is ideal if you're new to watercolour or wish to build your confidence.
Each week, for one afternoon over the five weeks, you'll progressively develop your skills and explore different aspects of watercolour painting. You will learn how to tackle various subjects and techniques.
This structured course provides a perfect way to unwind weekly while steadily building your abilities. By the end of the five weeks, you will have gained practical skills in watercolour painting across a range of popular subjects, ready to continue your artistic journey.
Knowledge required
Beginners
What to 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.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

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

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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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