Ref: SWE33336
On this structured programme, you will learn how to use observational drawing to gather information and then apply this to your painting. You will find out how watercolour paper and paint interact, and how to use brushes for wet and dry techniques.
You will learn the main principles of watercolour painting through a series of exercises and demonstrations, and create a colour wheel for reference. You will then generate sketches and develop your own techniques through to a finished painting. The tutor will support you with one-to-one advice, question and answer sessions and a group review. The tutor will introduce you to the basics of composition and you will learn about visual editing.
Some poetic inspiration will be provided by the tutor. There will also be an illustrated talk on selected artists to show you different working methods.
On completion of this course, you will have gained plenty of practical knowledge about watercolour painting and understood how to make the most of the spontaneity of this medium.
On this course, some paper will be supplied for the first evening session.
Please wear old clothes. Please bring any of the following items that you may have:
Available from shop: The College Craft Shop stocks a good range of drawing materials, watercolour paints in a good variety of colours (tubes and pans), including Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Umber, French Ultramarine, Hookers Green, daisy mixing dishes, flat, soft hair, wash brushes in size 20, nylon round brushes in sizes 10, 6 and 2, sketchbooks and paper.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Christine Forbes is a Sussex artist and graduate of Northbrook College, Worthing. Her background is in design, acting, fashion and catering. She has been teaching for over 20 years (both adults and children) and includes: The National association of Gifted Children and HMP Ford. She continues to work for private, club and corporate clients. Christine exhibits regularly and is a member of the Sussex Watercolour Society. She runs her own gift card business.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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