3.5 Hour Introductory Watercolour Workshop for Beginners

The beginner’s roadmap: Master essentials and gain confidence with a worldwide award-winning artist.



3.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

  £79 - £85 (Earlybird price of £79 applies if you book into a public session 36+ days ahead, otherwise £85 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £79/guest for 2+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Personalised Guidance in small group

Personalised Guidance in Small Group

To ensure a high-quality experience, our workshops are limited to just six students. This allows our instructor to dedicate one-on-one time to each participant, offering tailored advice and feedback to help you grow as an artist.


A Guided Path to a Beautiful Painting

A Guided Path to a Beautiful Painting

Choose one of four beautiful landscapes, each thoughtfully designed as the perfect project for a beginner. This is far more than just copying. Our focus is on the 'why' behind every step, ensuring you understand the process and leave with foundational skills, not just a pretty picture


Start for the line work

Start for the Line Work

From blank page to bold lines. We guide you step-by-step through the inking process. Pro tools provided, plus my secret weapon for unique textures: a chopstick! Ready to get creative


Controlling the Magic of Watercolour

Controlling the Magic of Watercolour

Watercolour's magic lies in the dance of water and pigment. Our methodical approach is designed to demystify this process. You'll learn precisely how to handle the water and master core techniques, gaining the skills to unlock your creative freedom.


The Final Touch

The Final Touch

At the end of the class, we will professionally mount your work, transforming it into a beautiful piece that’s ready to be framed and displayed with pride. It's the perfect way to celebrate your artistic achievement.


Paintting in a Real Artist Studio

Paintting in a Real Artist Studio

This is more than just a classroom; it’s the personal, working studio of an award-winning illustrator. You'll be surrounded by original art, professional tools, and a truly creative atmosphere—the very space where daily artistic practice happens. Learn and create, feeling the inspiration that fills the room.


Always wanted to try watercolour but found it hard to start on your own? This is the systematic foundation for those serious about learning authentic techniques.
This 3.5-hour workshop is a comprehensive deep dive, not just a simple trial. Led by an award-winning illustrator in a professional studio dedicated solely to watercolour, you will receive all the guidance needed to start your journey with confidence. You'll leave not only with a beautiful painting but with the skills to continue learning independently.
Many of our students progress directly from this foundational workshop into our advanced classes to create their own original art. See their incredible progress on our Instagram: @venchoartstudio.
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What we do Learn:
In this 3.5-hour art class in London, you will explore and learn professional watercolour techniques, including wet-on-wet, and dry-on-dry, using the highest quality painting materials available on the market. By the end of your first class, you will complete a full watercolor landscape painting.
Throughout the session, we'll guide you in recreating a painting, ensuring you grasp each step from sketching to inking, and ultimately to applying watercolour. We provide four landscape watercolour painting samples, allowing you to choose your preferred subject matter. Each sample focuses on specific techniques for practice.
Additionally, we'll show you how to select various watercolour tools from the art shop. This includes selecting suitable watercolor paper, mounting techniques, choosing pigments, and matching them with your brushes. We will also provide tips on using all the materials, so you don't need to prepare any tools in advance.
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The Material We Use: Professional Quality for Beginners
We believe that using the finest tools is the secret to falling in love with watercolour. We provide everything you need, so you can enjoy a professional experience without the high cost of buying your own gear:
· Premium "Mistake-Proof" Palette: You’ll use my personally curated palette, combining the best pigments from Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, Sennelier, and Schmincke. These professional colours stay vibrant and won't turn "muddy, " making it easy for you to mix beautiful tones.
· The Gold-Standard Paper (Arches 300g): We use 100% cotton professional paper. It absorbs water beautifully and stays flat, ensuring your painting looks clean and high-end even if it's your first time.
· Professional Squirrel Hair Brushes: These soft, high-quality brushes hold more paint, allowing for smooth, fluid strokes that synthetic brushes just can't match.
### Our Secret Preparation: The Perfect Surface
· To ensure you have a flawless experience, I personally "Wet-Mount" your paper before you arrive. This is a professional, time-consuming technique where the paper is soaked and stretched onto a board.
· Why this matters to you: It means your paper will remain perfectly flat like a drum, no matter how much water you use. You can focus entirely on your creativity without worrying about the paper buckling or puddling—a luxury usually reserved for professional studios.
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Meet your Tutor :
Vencho Wang is an award-winning illustrator whose talent is endorsed by Arts Council England—a prestigious recognition reserved for artists demonstrating exceptional potential on a global stage. As a professional specialising in the medium, her studio focuses exclusively on watercolour. Vencho’s mission is to share the sophisticated techniques and creative mindset of professional illustration, helping aspiring artists bridge the gap between hobby and artistry.
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More of our students painting:
Our studio doors open every Saturday for both our foundational workshops for beginners and our advanced sessions. It is a dedicated day for creativity, learning, and community. To see the beautiful results and incredible progress of our students, we invite you to visit our Instagram gallery: @venchoartstudio

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What you'll get
You will have acquired all the basic knowledge and skills in watercolour painting, enabling you to take home a landscape painting created by yourself.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
Don't forget to bring your hands (just kidding)! Our workshop provides everything you needm, just show up and enjoy.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 11 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Vencho Art Studio, 15 Throgmorton Ave, London EC2N 2BY

This venue is within walking distance of Barbican, St. Paul's and Chancery Lane tube stations

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Vencho Art Ltd
Vencho Art Ltd

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Vencho Wang is an award-winning watercolour illustrator and author whose work is celebrated for its delicate textures and atmospheric storytelling. Recognized by Arts Council England as an Exceptional Talent in the visual arts, Vencho was invited to establish her creative practice in London under the prestigious Global Talent scheme.
After honing her craft at the Cambridge School of Art, Vencho discovered that her true passion lay at the intersection of creation and education. For her, sharing the nuances of watercolour is not just a profession, but a way to refine her own artistry while making this sophisticated medium accessible to all.
As an active freelance illustrator collaborating with international publishers and clients, Vencho is best known for her signature ink textures—uniquely crafted using self-sharpened chopsticks, her favourite tool for expressive line work. In her studio, she brings this same innovative and professional spirit to every student, guiding them to bridge the gap between hobbyist and artist.

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