This course is for everyone who wants to learn traditional and contemporary watercolour and mixed media techniques, including inks and gouache. Explore the fluid nature of traditional watercolour and experimental painting techniques. Drawing will underpin the course. Our theme will be rural and urban landscapes during the Summer Term course. We will go out on location in Greenwich, weather permitting and develop our sketches into larger paintings in the studio.

  • What you will study

    This fun course will cover themes such as:

    • Natural patterns
    • Flowers and animals
    • Trees
    • Still life
    • Rural and urban landscapes
    • Abstraction

    Techniques taught will include flat, graduated, variegated, backwash, wet in wet, lifting out, splatter, etch, resist, reserved white, and dry brush.

    You will be required to provide your own materials for this course, the tutor will let you know what will be needed.

  • Duration

    10 weeks - You can apply any time, after the start date of the course, if you do the tutor will call for a chat or send you a quick assessment test via email to make sure the course is the right one for you.

  • Cost and Loans

    The cost for materials is £20 per term

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