Join us for an inspiring 8-week journey into the captivating world of watercolour painting! Perfect for beginners, this course will guide you through the fundamental techniques and principles of watercolour art, empowering you to express your creativity with confidence. Each week, you'll delve deeper into the enchanting possibilities of watercolours, honing your skills and unleashing your artistic potential.
Each week we will have a focus, learn the new lesson and create an artwork using that focus.

—-Sign up cut off date Jan 14th for ordering materials.—-

Dates:
Wednesday nights 5th Feb - 26th March
730-9pm
Please arrive in time to set up, 10 mins early, as the class begins at 730pm.

Price:
8 week course $250pp

Watercolour Kit $50

This is an optional add on, but is definitely recommended. You are welcome to use Ventana art materials throughout the course. If you’d like to purchase a kit you can take it home with you so can continue to paint at home, and bring it along each week.

Kit includes:
-A3 Watercolour pad, 300gsm

-Set of 36 watercolour paints

-12 brushes

-Paint palette

Payment:
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Ventana Account
01-0671-0393810-87

Your spot in the course is confirmed upon payment.

What you will learn:

Wet-on-Wet & Wet-on-Dry Techniques

Wet-on-Wet: Explore the technique of applying wet paint onto a wet paper surface to create soft, blended effects.

Wet-on-Dry: Learn to apply wet paint onto a dry paper surface, allowing for sharper details and controlled edges.

Flat Washes

Master the art of creating smooth, even washes of colour across your paper surface.

Practice maintaining consistent pigment density and brush pressure for uniform results.

Lifting Colour

Discover techniques for lifting or removing excess pigment from your paper to create highlights or correct mistakes.

Learn how to use brushes, paper towels, or specialized lifting tools effectively.

Layering/ Glazing

Explore the layering process to build depth and complexity in your paintings.

Experiment with layering translucent washes to create new colours and textures.

Avoiding Backruns

Learn strategies to prevent unwanted backruns or blooms, such as controlling water saturation and timing.

Practice techniques for rescuing a painting if backruns occur.

Gradients

Master the skill of creating smooth transitions of colour from light to dark or vice versa.

Experiment with different brush techniques and paper angles to achieve seamless gradients.

Varying Brush Pressure

Explore the impact of varying brush pressure on line thickness, pigment saturation, and texture.

Practice controlling brush pressure to create dynamic and expressive marks in your paintings.

Mixing Colours on the Page

Experiment with mixing colours directly on the paper surface to create vibrant and nuanced hues.

Learn how to blend and manipulate colours seamlessly to achieve the desired effects in your artwork.

And so much more!