Watercolour for Beginners

Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this 6-week beginner course.
Learn to control water, pigment, and layering with confidence.
Create soft washes, vibrant blends, and delicate details.
Explore both controlled techniques and expressive, fluid approaches.
Guided demonstrations and supported studio practice throughout.
Perfect for beginners wanting to enjoy and grow with watercolour. 🎨

What You’ll Learn Each Week

Week 1 – Getting Started with Watercolour Introduction to materials, brushes, and paper. Learn how to control water and create simple washes and gradients.

Week 2 – Colour Mixing & Layering Explore how to mix clean colours and build depth using transparent layers (glazing techniques).

Week 3 – Wet-on-Wet Techniques Create soft, flowing effects and atmospheric backgrounds using wet-on-wet methods.

Week 4 – Wet-on-Dry & Detail Work Develop control and precision, adding definition and finer details to your work.

Week 5 – Painting Nature (Florals & Foliage) Apply techniques to simple botanical subjects, focusing on shape, colour, and softness.

Week 6 – Final Piece: Landscape or Floral Composition Bring everything together to create a finished watercolour painting with guidance and support.

What You’ll Come Away With

A strong understanding of core watercolour techniques
Confidence in controlling water, colour, and layering
A collection of practice studies and at least one finished painting
The skills to continue painting independently or progress to the next level