Watercolour Painting Techniques with Yvonne East
<p><em><strong>Please note change of day and time</strong></em></p>
<p>All levels of experience welcome.</p>
<p>Learn essential watercolour techniques with friendly step-by-step instruction. Students
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Please note change of day and time
All levels of experience welcome.
Learn essential watercolour techniques with friendly step-by-step instruction. Students will be introduced to a variety of methods and techniques including brush handling techniques, applying colour and variegated washes, resist and masking methods, and paper stretching. Students will learn how to mix colour and the effective use of colour theory to create lively and engaging artworks. Towards the end of the course students are invited to create their own unique composition using the skills gained throughout the course.
Materials List
NOTE: We will cover materials for the course in the first week, so if you are unsure/unfamiliar with some of the items listed you can wait until the second week to purchase them. The minimum required for the the first week is: watercolour paper, paint, brushes, pencil, palette, water container and rags/paper towel.
Paper:
- Pad of A3 Watercolour paper (typically 110–220gsm)
Media and stationery:
Bring what you have!
- Watercolour paints - if you are new to watercolour a great low cost starting option are Micador For Artists Brilliant Watercolour Discs sets.
- HB Graphite pencil
- A selection of round pointed brushes and/or Chinese calligraphy brushes
- A selection of flat brushes (some firm for dry brush techniques, some soft for applying washes)
- Watercolour Palette (note: plastic palettes will need to be treated to avoid beading)
- Water Container
- Masking Tape
- Masking Fluid
- Plastic eraser and Crepe eraser
- Watercolour sponge set
- Crayons, clear wax candle
- Sticks / wooden skewers
- Ruler
- Sharpener
Other:
- Paper Towel/Rags
- Notebook
- Miscellaneous paper (test paper, protective sheets)
Terms & Conditions
Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course.
Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Condition
Image Credit: Yvonne East, Southern Magnolia, 2023, watercolour on paper, 18 x 18 cm.