Foundations of Watercolour Painting for Beginners

We will be looking at selecting the right materials, how watercolour behaves on paper, and simple application techniques to help you gain confidence with the medium.

You’ll learn practical tips and tricks that can save beginners both money and frustration, along with the basics of colour mixing so you can create a wide range of colours from a small palette.

We will also cover some basic drawing skills, looking at line, tone and perspective, to help you better translate what you see onto paper. Throughout the workshop Samantha will encourage you to start developing your own style and individuality rather than simply copying a finished example.

Across the two days you will practice several painting techniques and then apply them in a guided piece of work or a subject of your own choosing. This is not a paint by numbers, colour in, or everyone paints the same type of class. The aim is to help you become a more confident and independent painter, with as little or as much guidance as suits each individual.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Please note that Artable does not provide refunds for workshops under any circumstances. If you provide more than 7 days notice, you can apply for a credit to another workshop. Check our refunds page for further details and COVID-19 related policies.

Please note that if a workshop is sold out a sold out sign will appear on the listing and you will be unable to book in. If a workshop does not have the number or spots that you require, a note will pop up saying 'out of stock'.

LUNCH
There are several options in walking distance and a fridge on site if you'd prefer to bring your own.

PARKING
You can park in the surrounding streets or in the carpark behind the venue. Please allow time for parking as it is very busy around RQAS at the moment. There is an elevator if you need it.

IMPORTANT NOTE

From time to time, we have to cancel workshops for reasons well outside of our control.  We try very hard to limit this.  Artable will give you a confirmation 21 days in advance.  Please make sure that you book accommodation that is flexible if you are travelling to us and we recommend travel insurance.