Introduction to Watercolours Course

Watercolour is a medium of great subtlety and power! This condensed four-week course in North Sydney offers insights into the techniques of this beautiful form of expression. Learn the basics of working with watercolours including the use of watercolour pencils, colour mixing, brushes and paper choices and undertake various exercises to become comfortable with the medium. Embrace a variety of subject matter from still life to landscape and portraiture using a loose style that utilises the transparency and fluidity of the watercolour medium. Course breakdown:Week 1: Students focus on dry application techniques using a toucan as their subject matter. They explore the medium of watercolours, work with vibrant colours, and use light and shadow to define forms. Students also work on a simple landscape or grove of trees, building up depth and layering paint.Week 2: Continue with dry application techniques, using shells as the subject matter. Students concentrate on exploring tones of colour and shading using watercolours and pen.Week 3: shifts to wet application techniques, where students paint a cat, a still life, and a Tuscan landscape. Students learn to control the paint on wet paper, an essential aspect of wet application techniques.Week 4: continues with wet application techniques, focusing on creating images of Venice with suggestions of atmosphere and using smaller brushes to define detail. Students also work on a maritime scene, mixing and diluting colour to create different effects.The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of watercolour techniques and materials, as well as hands-on practice and skill development through various projects.

Beginner-friendly.
 

• Materials List
• Watercolour tray, Watercolour pencils, Watercolour paper or cartridge paper 150gram or more, 2B Pencils

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.