Watercolour Painting Improvers Course

If you have a basic understanding of watercolour techniques, this intermediate course is the perfect activity to build upon your skills and refine your artistic practice.In this supportive and inspiring workshop environment, you will learn how to achieve greater control and explore more advanced skills. Each week builds on key principles, guiding you through exercises designed to improve your technique in working wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and glazing. You'll also explore how to capture light, shadow, and atmosphere effectively, adding new subtlety and complexity to your work.With a combination of quick studio exercises and more challenging compositions, such as portraiture and botanicals, this course is structured to offer both technical instruction and creative exploration. You’ll be encouraged to experiment with new approaches and make intentional artistic choices to help develop your own personal style.Throughout the course, you'll cover a variety of techniques and focus areas, including:

• Advanced brushwork and control – Refine your line, stroke, and pressure for precision and expression while using different brushes for varied effects.
• Layering and glazing – Understand the timing between layers and learn to build depth and vibrancy through transparent washes.
• Colour mixing and harmonies – Refine your palette with more nuanced tones and use colour to create mood and emotion.
• Light and shadow – Create realistic or dramatic lighting effects by understanding light sources and shadow placement.
• Wet-on-wet and texture techniques – Make soft blends and atmospheric transitions, using salt, sponges, and resist for visual interest.
• Composition and subject variety – Compose strong, balanced images by working from references and observation on landscapes, florals, and portraits.
• Personal style and self-expression – Identify and develop your artistic voice by choosing subjects and techniques that reflect your personality.
• Final projects and portfolio building – Plan and complete finished watercolour artworks and prepare a mini-portfolio of your best work.

By the end of the course, you'll have a folio of accomplished paintings and an enriching new understanding of the watercolour medium, giving you the confidence to continue your artistic practice. All materials and tools are provided. Read more details