Beginners Painting: - Create Christmas Cards using Experimental, Watercolour Techniques (WHI25T058)

Arts and Crafts

This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 8 November 2025

End date: Saturday, 8 November 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale
Venue address: The Gather, Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria. CA23 3AR

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

About the course:

Create several beautiful, watercolour Christmas cards whilst learning some basic watercolour techniques. You'll learn how to create a simple watercolour washes and experiment with different techniques to create interesting textures: including using wax resist, salt for snow, wet in wet methods, layering, scratching and cling film to create winter mountains. Your tutor will provide detailed demonstrations on how to create the designs, whilst allowing opportunities for you to have a go at your own creations if and when confident.

How will the course be delivered?

Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, discussions and regular support and encouragement.

What do I need to bring?

It is not necessary to bring any materials, as a selection will be available for you to use.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements. You just a willingness to join in and have a go.

What can I do next?

Further Health and Wellbeing/ Art courses

How well am I doing?

Your tutor will tell you how you are doing in the session and provide feedback and encouragement to help you achieve.

Enquiries

Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk