Art Practical: Wonderful Watercolour

In this course, you will learn how to make work from and be inspired by natural forms such as flowers, trees, and objects from the riverbed or seashore. Different tasks and approaches with watercolour will be discussed each session such as

• how to control water to pigment ratio and use of brush

• how to use a resist to create highlights

• how to create different effects using wet on wet techniques, line and wash, focus on lost and found edges.

• how to create texture using experimental techniques with different additive mediums (salt, bleach, clingfilm, gum Arabic)

• how to create colour harmonies and neutral colours such as greys and browns.

Sessions will be guided by an experienced tutor with demonstrations and tips as you go. Homework tasks and youtube videos (Canvas links) can be accessed to watch in your own time. As an online course, you are invited to share your work with others by uploading to canvas, and get involved in group discussion whilst reviewing the work.

No previous experience is required for this course which is open to beginners as well as those with experience who want fresh approaches and support whilst working with this medium. A materials list will be available and accessed on Canvas prior to course starting.