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Practical Art: Watercolours for Complete Beginners (Part 1)
Course details
Course code
Q00017574Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Petts Wood and OrpingtonTutor
Deborah CroftsFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course is aimed at complete beginners and those that have had a go but still feel as if they are beginners. You will learn the basics of using washes; how to make brush marks; discover how to use colour; a variety of methods for creating textures and effects such as resists, stippling, spattering, dry brush, wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry. Demonstrations will take place via tutor webcam and you will have access to downloadable handouts and online resources. Sessions will comprise of short warm-ups to give you the opportunity to try techniques. After this, you will take part in longer exercises using what you learnt. Teaching will include weekly feedback via informal discussions with the tutor and other students within the sessions as well as online discussion groups to create a sense of shared experience, encouragement and support. Options after this course, include a follow on ‘Watercolours for Complete Beginners’ course, or progressing to a more advanced course for intermediate students
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