Course overview

This course will help you understand and practise watercolour techniques through the lens of illustrative examples in art history. This art course is for everyone, from complete beginners to more experienced painters.

Course description

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner of watercolour painting, this course will help you apply and practise classical techniques in a subtle way in your own work.

If you would like to have a fresh view of watercolour painting, and learn how to achieve expressivity by carefully combining techniques such as glazing, graded wash or blending, this course will offer you an introduction to this style of painting.

It will also encourage you to create your own original artwork based on the techniques learned.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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