Improvers Painting - Develop your Watercolour Sketch Book Techniques Further (WHI25T100)

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: Tuesday, 2 June 2026

End date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe

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

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

About the course:

Each session will start with tips and suggestions for the weekly focus, from quick sketching and painting techniques, note taking, experimenting with composition and recording observations. We will look at how different artists use sketchbooks to inspire and compose their final paintings. For one or two sessions, weather permitting, you will go outside to sketch and develop your sketch book further from observation. You will also be introduced to different sketchbook formats and be encouraged to use your sketchbook to experiment with new ideas and push your work to the next level. Demonstrations, guidance and encouragement will be provided by the tutor to help you develop your confidence and fill up your sketchbook.

How will the course be delivered?

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

What do I 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.

What are the entry requirements?

No formal entry requirements. However, it is a course for more experienced watercolourists or learners who have attended previous improvers or intermediate watercolour courses.

What can I do next?

Further Art courses for Improvers and Intermediates - Please check: https://adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk

How well am I doing?

Your tutor will tell you how you are doing in the sessions and your progress will be recorded in your Individual Progress Record. You will work with your tutor to identify any particular areas that you want to improve and your tutor will support you achieve your goals.

Enquiries

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