This course develops essential watercolour techniques and colour theory for Beginners and Intermediates while supporting personal artistic development. Students will explore brush handling, washes, glazing, masking, lifting, paper preparation, color mixing and compositional strategies. Topics include still life, flowers, landscapes, urban scenes, birds/animals, reflective surfaces, abstracts, figuratives/portraits. Students will also work on individual projects and critique progress on progress and studio pieces.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper brush handling and control
- Apply charging and dragging techniques, washes, glazing, masking, lifting.
- Stretch and prepare paper; manage water-to-paint ratios
- Mix colour proficiently; understand basic colour theory and temperature
- Develop composition skills and expressive approaches across varied subjects
- Create personal, self-directed compositions by Week 8
Materials list (please bring along to your first class)
- Watercolour paints: student-grade acceptable (primary red, blue, yellow, plus Payne’s grey or black, burnt umber)
- Brushes: rounds (sizes 2, 6, 12) and a flat wash brush
- Paper: 140 lb cold-press or 300 gsm watercolour paper
- Masking tape or painter’s tape; masking fluid (optional)
- Kneaded eraser; pencils (HB, 6B); eraser
- Water containers; paper towels; palette with mixing wells
Tutor: Jasmine
Class Times and Fees
| Class time: | Friday 1.00pm – 3.00pm |
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| Fee: | $34 per class |
Please note:
- Concession/Health Care card holders are entitled to a 15% discount for all pottery classes upon presentation of their valid concession/health care card.
- Classes will not run on Public Holidays therefore class fees will not be charged on days applicable.
