Beginners Painting - Experimental Techniques using Watercolour, Mixed Media and Ink (WHI26T030)
Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts
- Start date: Friday, 16 April 2027
- End date: Friday, 9 July 2027
- Number of weeks: 12
- Time: 09:30 - 11:30
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Bransty Royal British Legion, Bransty Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria. CA28 6HF
- Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe
- Full fee: £180.00 | Concessionary fee: £90.00 | Staff fee: £153.00
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.
About the course
You will be introduced to a range of artists who use mixed media techniques to create exciting textures and compositions. The course will focus on experimenting with different water-colour techniques (sea salt, cling-film, wet-in-wet, wax resist, scraping, granulation fluid etc…) and how to combine these with different media. We will look at using inks, oil pastels, water-colour pencils, charcoal and collage. With step-by-step instructions and suggestions, you will be shown how these can be used to develop textures and atmosphere in paintings.
How the course will be delivered
Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, discussions and regular support and encouragement.
What you'll need to bring
A set of watercolour materials including an A4 or larger sketchbook of watercolour paper, a small set of your preferred watercolours, a pencil, masking tape, a water container, mixing palette or plate, a board to tape your paper on, kitchen towel, a range of brushes and other materials you like to use. Other materials will be provided for you to experiment with.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements. It is a beginners course for learners who want to learn the basics and have a willingness to experiment.
Additional transferable skills:
Creativity and Visual Thinking, Problem-Solving, Fine Motor Skills, Resourcefulness, Planning and Organisation, Collaboration and Communication
Contact us
Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk