Drawing and Painting

What will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this three day course in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is by learning these that you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to make successful watercolour paintings.The course […]

What will I learn? During the course learners will:● Mix watercolours● Use a variety of techniques● Use colour theory● Plan composition● Investigate the properties of watercolour● Investigate papers● Stretch paper● Select brushes, paints and paper● Care for brushes.As you progress, you will learn:● Exploring traditional techniques and applications● Exploring contemporary techniques and applications● Investigate and […]

What will I learn? This Workshop aims to show you different ways in which you can paint using watercolours. During the course demonstrations and examples of different techniques will be given. The tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that learners can work at their own level and pace. Learners will […]

What will I learn? On this fantastic course, you will be introduced to a variety of watercolour techniques: brush work techniques, laying washes and fine detail work, aimed at capturing the varied patterns and contrasts of line, texture, and tone. Also studied will be: light and tone, colour choice, use of transparent and opaque watercolour […]

What will I learn? Sketchbooks are a very handy resource for artmaking – discover how to use a sketchbook to support and develop your creativity. Working on a series of short exercises, you will:• explore different drawing techniques and create a variety of sketchbook work • develop preliminary drawings further in your sketchbook or as […]