So you’ve never picked up a brush before?
You’ll be an absolute beginner in watercolour but you’ve always wanted to have a go. I’m with you ☺️
No need to be able to draw, and no need to feel nervous: you’ll be among people feeling exactly like you. We’ll have tea & biscuits & a giggle when you arrive, then prepare to be spellbound.
Let the Watercolour Magic Begin!
I’ll be showing you the absolute essential things you need to do to start painting in watercolours. Nothing complicated: just beautiful and logical ways to mix water and colour together in the perfect consistency; some simple ways to use your brushes to apply it; and some super-simple demonstrations, tips and ideas to create your own contemporary style watercolour paintings.
You’ll even receive a helpful handout talking you through all the things you’ve learned to take home with you.
Here’s what you’ll learn about on the Watercolour for “Absolute Beginners” Class:
The basic materials you need to paint in watercolour (I’ll provide you with a materials list, too, and the details of my favourite supplier)
Paint consistency: I’ll show you how to achieve the dilution to make your watercolour really flow…
Which colours are easiest to work with (I won’t introduce you to the naughty ones…:)
How to “erase” your watercolour mistakes
How to use your brush in different ways
How to paint simple flowers, leaves and berries with just a few twists of the brush
How to create white highlights without using white paint
What “Paper bridges” are and why they’re essential for watercolourists
The cheat’s way to paint a simple watercolour sky that looks wildly impressive
Lavender field and Mediterranean houses
“Sarah is a wonderful teacher – she does lots of demonstrating and guides you through all the basics of watercolour painting, so that you feel confident that you can actually paint … with paints … on proper paper … with a brush … and know what you’re doing! ”
What’s included:
More than thirty years of Sarah’s experience. Priceless!
All your art materials and equipment including watercolour paper, tubes of the correct paint colours, brushes, palettes, boards, etc.
Basic tea and coffee. (If you drink particularly exotic teas, or use non dairy then please remember to bring some along
The hall has a generous free carpark and is disabled friendly.
Lots of fun and laughter in addition to the art tuition. The workshops have a lovely atmosphere of calm and study , but also lots of moments of friendship and laughter.
And not included?
Accommodation ( I can email you a list of possibilities in the area)
Lunch. Please bring along a packed lunch: there are no shops on the village to grab a sandwich from.
Payment information:
Total Fee: £195 for 2 days
Deposit of £80 to be paid online, the final £115 to be paid on the day.
Please be warned: my courses fill up very quickly !