For keen young artists of all levels! The perfect complement to school art lessons, whether studying at primary or GCSE level. Practical, how-to skills: observational drawing techniques, multi-media exploration, adventures in colour and more. Plenty of time for one-to-one support in these small groups too.
Introduction to Watercolour
A practical and creative introduction to watercolour painting, designed for beginners to
explore essential techniques, materials, and colour theory. Students will learn how to control
water and pigment while developing confidence in painting expressive studies.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand and prepare essential watercolour materials.
• Understand foundation colour theory, mix and layer colours with confidence.
• Apply key techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and glazing.
• Explore experimental watercolour methods.
• Use tone, contrast, and texture effectively.
• Complete a watercolour composition.
About Kitty McLeod
The tutor, Kitty McLeod, of Promising Artists, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting, illustration, printmaking, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust.
Price is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials.
Winter Term Dates:
14 November, 21 November, 28 November, 5 December, 12 December
Please note that once purchased, courses are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable under any circumstances.
