5-week Watercolour Painting Course

Make painting part of your week with practical techniques in this Edinburgh painting course.



5 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests       £240

Always fancied learning watercolour, but never quite found the time? Give yourself a regular place to start. Our Sunday watercolour course in Edinburgh at AshLab offers five two-hour sessions to help you build confidence, understand your materials and enjoy developing a creative hobby.
Led by artist Yuki, each session combines a practical demonstration, painting exercises and individual feedback. You’ll explore subjects such as flowers, everyday objects, Scottish skies and Edinburgh buildings, learning techniques you can use across different paintings.
Over your five sessions, you’ll practice controlling water, mixing clearer colours, creating soft and sharp edges, layering transparent washes and organising a simple composition.
Our classes run on an ongoing basis, with new learners joining on available Sundays by advance booking. Each session has a self-contained focus, and your tutor will help you start at a level that suits your experience.
As you return, we’ll help you revisit techniques, notice your progress and take the next step. You’ll build a collection of exercises and paintings, rather than spending every session working towards one final picture.
What you’ll learn:
  • Water control, brushwork and colour mixing.
  • Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques.
  • Transparent layers, washes and simple textures.
  • Light, shadow, composition and basic perspective.
  • Ways to approach your own subjects with more confidence.
How the course works:
  • Classes take place on Sundays, 11am–1pm.
  • One course booking covers five sessions for one person.
  • Choose an available starting Sunday.
  • We’ll confirm your remaining four dates with you and reserve your places.
  • After your five sessions, you’re welcome to book another block and continue learning.

Upcoming dates for 5-week Watercolour Painting Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 9:04pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sat 26 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
What you'll get
  • Five two-hour taught sessions: ten hours in total.
  • All watercolour materials for use during class.
  • Artist demonstrations and individual feedback.
  • Your exercises and paintings to keep.
Knowledge required
Suitable for complete beginners and people returning to watercolour after a break.
What to bring
Wear comfortable clothes suitable for painting.
Session repeats

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

Suitable for

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

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Can I join after the classes have already started?
Yes. This is an ongoing class with bookable starting dates. Your tutor will introduce the materials and help you join at your own level.
Is this five separate paintings or one long project?
You’ll explore different exercises and subjects across your sessions. Some work may continue into another lesson, depending on your pace.
Can children join?
Please contact us before booking a child’s place so we can confirm suitability and the teaching arrangements.
Location

Silvan House, Corstorphine Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh

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Ash lab art studio
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Ash Lab is a creative studio in Edinburgh where art becomes part of everyday life.
We bring together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary creative practice, transforming heritage techniques into hands-on, playful experiences. We believe making art should be inspiring, approachable, and joyful.
At Ash Lab, we learn, make, experiment, and create together—sharing ideas, celebrating the creative process, and building a community where everyone feels welcome.

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