Improvers Painting - Developing Landscape Features further in Watercolour (WHI25T085)
Arts and Crafts
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
End date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale
Venue address: The Gather, Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria. CA23 3AR
Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25
About the course:
Each week will focus on a different landscape element from skies, water, aerial perspective, linear perspective and pictorial interest. Your will learn how to take your basic watercolour knowledge of these subjects further to create dramatic and atmospheric compositions.
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 - 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