Classical Watercolour Landscape Painting Class

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



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 2 guests       £68 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

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.
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

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Ann Mackowski
Ann Mackowski

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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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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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