Classical Watercolour Landscape Painting Class

Master classical watercolour landscapes with award-winning artist Ann Mackowski.



1 hour

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 1 to 2

  £68 - £70 (price varies across dates)
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Discover the timeless beauty of classical landscape painting in this immersive watercolour workshop led by award-winning artist Ann Mackowski. This class explores the expressive possibilities of watercolour through the lens of great masters like J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, and John Singer Sargent. You’ll learn how to interpret light, mood, and atmosphere while developing your confidence with essential techniques and materials.
This workshop is beginner-friendly, but also rich in depth for more experienced artists looking to refine their skills. Ann’s supportive teaching style combines practical guidance with fascinating insights into the history of landscape painting—helping you grow your technique.
What to expect:
  • A clear introduction to watercolour materials and fundamental techniques.
  • Study of composition, colour, and light inspired by classical masters.
  • Step-by-step exploration of Sargent’s unique approach to watercolour.
  • Practical guidance on layering, washes, and expressive brushwork.
  • A guided paint-along to create your own version of a Sargent watercolour.
  • Midway refreshments and time to share ideas with fellow painters.
  • Access to a video of Ann’s demonstrations to review after the class.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a finished watercolour to frame and display, plus the knowledge and inspiration to continue painting with confidence and creativity.
Please note--for more dates for instant bookings for groups of 2 please see added availability on our "Beginners Botanical Watercolours" page, book into your date of choice, and send a message with your preferred class (i.e. "classical landscapes)

Upcoming dates for Classical Watercolour Landscape Painting Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 9:23pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

59 upcoming dates between 14 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Wed 14 Oct 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 20 Jan 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 27 Jan 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 3 Feb 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 10 Feb 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 17 Feb 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 24 Feb 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 3 Mar 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 10 Mar 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 17 Mar 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 24 Mar 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 31 Mar 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 7 Apr 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 14 Apr 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 21 Apr 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 28 Apr 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 5 May 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 12 May 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 19 May 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 26 May 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 2 Jun 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 9 Jun 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 16 Jun 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 23 Jun 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 30 Jun 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 7 Jul 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 14 Jul 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 21 Jul 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 28 Jul 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 4 Aug 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 11 Aug 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 18 Aug 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 25 Aug 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 1 Sep 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 8 Sep 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 15 Sep 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 22 Sep 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 29 Sep 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 6 Oct 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 13 Oct 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 20 Oct 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 27 Oct 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 3 Nov 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 10 Nov 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 17 Nov 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 24 Nov 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 1 Dec 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 8 Dec 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 15 Dec 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 22 Dec 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
  • Wed 29 Dec 2027, 12pm-1pm (private • £70)
What you'll get
Watercolour supplies to use during class an several completed paintings to get home--as well as a video link to the days step-by-step demos.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

"Fry Room" Westminster Quaker Meeting House - 8 Hop Gardens, London

We're right off St. Martin's Lane in the alley, Hop Gardens, which is next to Cote Brasserie

Classical Watercolour Landscape Painting Class location
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  • 5/5 from Fiona Sinclair, attended Dec 2025: I liked watching the teacher paint and it was well organised
Your teacher

Ann Mackowski
Ann Mackowski

4.9 (56)
female Women-owned

I started Soho Life Drawing in 2018 after working professionally as an artist for several years when I realised that there was a lack of accessible and affordable creative outlets for non-artist adults in London. Since then I've run hundreds of classes both at my weekly drop-in class in Leicester Square; for corporations and animation studios including Buzzfeed, Liberty London, and Sharkmob; and universities such as the University of the Arts London. Privately, I teach professional artists who come to me for technical training.
As an artist, I've been exhibited internationally in both solo and group shows and have won several residencies--the most recent being Espronceda's 2020 Open Call. I was a shortlisted contestant on 2016's Sky Landscape Artist of the Year. I exhibit regularly with the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours on Pall Mall, as well as with the Society of Women Artists. While I've focussed on teaching in recent years, I still do some commissioned work and exhibit with galleries representing me. I have a Masters in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art and Design.
I love teaching art because I believe anyone can do it with the right training! In particular, I'm passionate about breaking down the internal barriers people not trained in art have about being creative. Creativity is important for so many reasons, beyond the finished product, and it's my goal to make my classes both extremely accessible and very affordable so that people from all walks of life have a chance to join.
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