Course overview

Have you learnt the basics of watercolours and are looking for fresh ideas? Why not join this course, explore your own creativity and find new inspiration. This 10-week course is aimed at intermediate level students and will introduce you to different inspirations for painting in watercolour and help you to explore methods for working spontaneously and expressively. You will be shown a diverse mixture of styles, techniques and approaches used by famous painters as well a selection of experimental artists. Sessions will contain ideas for exploring self-expression and encourage you to try out new ways of approaching your own paintings.

Course description

This 10-week course is aimed at intermediate level students and will introduce you to different inspirations for painting in watercolour and help you to explore methods for working spontaneously and expressively.

You will be shown a diverse mixture of styles, techniques and approaches used by famous painters as well a selection of experimental artists.

Sessions will contain ideas for exploring self-expression and encourage you to try out new ways of approaching your own paintings.

Teaching will include the use of a variety of creative prompts, demonstrations, downloadable handouts and other relevant online resources.

Options you might want to take-up after this course, include a further follow on ‘Inspired by the Style of....’ watercolour course, or consider taking up a course using inks as a painting medium.

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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