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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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A: 5 hours 45 mins, £70 per guest
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Capture the beautiful of nature in watercolour paintings.
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What you'll do
On the hunt for unique things to do in Bristol, inspire your inner artist with this watercolour painting class focused on botanicals. No experience is required and all abilities are welcome!You will spend the day drawing and painting flowers and learning how to use watercolours. Marilyn will be your friendly guide through this artistic journey as you explore your creative side to make your very own watercolour masterpiece.Following an easy step-by-step process in a relaxing atmosphere, you will gain new skills and meet like-minded watercolour fans in your area. So grab your painting materials and come and join us for some relaxing creativity! Please note:
- The Folk House has no level access or accessible facilities.
- You must be aged 18 or over.
What you'll get
Your watercolour painting to take home.
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What to bring
- Pencils (B), rubber putty, sharpener, ruler.
- A4 watercolour paper 300 gsm/140lb, cold pressed.
- Brushes (round sizes 3, 6, 8).
- 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 and Sap Green.
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Recent reviews of Botanical Watercolour Painting Workshop
- 5/5 from Olivia Jade Watson, attended Feb 2025: A peaceful, well instructed class. Clear instructions that allowed one to progress step by step. Well paced, nice environment and very skilled teacher. Great!
- 5/5 from Penelope Waterhouse, attended Jul 2024: Marilyn’s class was very informative and taught me many new techniques which were very interesting and helpful helpful I look forward to practising and using them in all my future art works. It was my first visit to The Folk House and I much enjoyed the experience.
- 5/5 from Alexander Cheremukhin, attended May 2024: It was a great class ;) relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Well organized and enjoyable. Teacher was supportive.
- 5/5 from Jeannie Pigott, attended Mar 2023: My first watercolour experience - I really enjoyed the day - 10am-4pm - time flew and certainly would continue when time permits but in the meantime I will practice at home
Your teacher
Marilyn Millard
5.0 (4)
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 own landscape and botanical paintings in watercolour.
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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.
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