8 Week Watercolour Painting Course

Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to art at this eight-week watercolour painting course in Bristol.



8 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  £260 - £280 (Earlybird price of £260 applies if you book into a public session 20+ days ahead)

Searching for ways you can relax during your downtime while picking up a new skill? These watercolour workshops are a great way to take a break from the daily routine and responsibilities and spend some quality time with friends, family or colleagues.
Hosted by experienced artist Ellie in a fun and relaxing atmosphere, you'll enjoy eight two-hour sessions of watercolour, with plenty of technical tuition and inspirational motivation.
You will learn how to blend and mix different colours, and create unique paintings on special watercolour paper using specific watercolour techniques in an enjoyable and creative environment.
To achieve the best results in your paintings, Ellie will talk through step-by-step ‘How’, and ‘Why’ various techniques are used, from the palette to the paper, depending on the subject matter and the desired effects, with every stroke shown and explained in real time.
By the end of the eight-week course, you'll have gained a range of new art skills which you will be able to utilise to create your own masterpieces using images as inspiration.
During the course, examples of what you'll learn include:
  • Instructions on setting palettes – explanation of colour types, range, and how to select the right colour/shade for each application.
  • Demonstration of using graphite paper for tracing.
  • Selection of suitable paper, appropriate brushes, and the correct tools for your paintings.
  • Preparation of the paper to provide the desired finish such as soft edges.
  • Graduated wash, variegated wash, and flat wash watercolour techniques.
  • Dry-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and dry-brush watercolour techniques.
  • A range of watercolour concepts such as negative painting, layering, and composition.
  • Use of colours to create textures, e.g. textured versus smooth wash finish.


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Save £20 per guest, when you book 20+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for 8 Week Watercolour Painting Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 8 Oct 2026, 11:57pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

40 upcoming dates between 19 Oct 2026 and 25 Dec 2026.

  • Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Mon 19 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £280 per person
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 2 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 2 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 9 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 9 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 16 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 16 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 25 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks), £260 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
A set of three to four paintings that you've created during the course to take home with you.
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Knowledge required
The courses have been designed to benefit beginner, intermediate, pre-advanced, and advanced levels according to the workshops/classes you attend.
What to bring
1. On request we are able to provide all the required equipment for the eight-week course at a fixed cost of £50.
The equipment will be on a loan basis and must be left on-site for use by other artists.
2. For pupils who prefer to purchase their own materials we will send you a list before the first session of your course.
Students need to let us know which option they prefer so we can prepare their equipment or send them a list.
Add-on available for this class
  • Equipment hire (£50)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Bristol

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Recent reviews of 8 Week Watercolour Painting Course

  • 5/5 from Rose Graham, attended Jun 2026: Loving my watercolour course with Ellie, I’ve already learnt so much and really pleased with the paintings I’ve produced so far. It’s a calm and lovely environment and Ellie makes it easy to pick up new techniques and create masterpieces! I highly recommend for anyone wanting to gift themselves time to hone their craft, or try something new
  • 5/5 from Mark Detre, attended Sep 2025: Ellie is an amazing teacher, truly passionate and kind. She is clearly very talented and great at explaining! I would highly recommend this course!
  • 5/5 from George, attended Oct 2024: I am studying A Level Art and joined this weekly class to enhance my studies. I chose to use the materials provided and so it was really easy to get started. The class is set in a lovely open and calm space in the artists home and in just a few weeks I have learned so much and am really pleased with the work I have produced so far. Would highly recommend this teacher and her watercolour class.
  • 5/5 from Hazel Woodruff, attended Jun 2023: My time has been so productive & enjoyable with Ellie who is an exceptionally talented and devoted tutor. My world has now opened up having been taught to recognise and use my creativity. Now I have a positive way forward and will continue on my artistic journey with appreciation and gratitude. Hazel (fashion illustration & dreamy watercolours)
Your teacher

Enso Art
Enso Art

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I have had passion for Arts, in particular Watercolour painting from a very young age.
I started my journey in 2012.
Having developed my skills, I also do acrylic and oil painting mediums.

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