Watercolours-Improvers

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Course code: D92F

You will learn new skills, develop existing ones and work with a range of subject matter to explore your own style. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM and WhatsApp.

when

Dates

From 04 Jun 2024 to 09 Jul 2024
Tue 09:30-12:30

6 weeks

with Roma Widger

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

Fees and concessions

total fee for this course: £136.00.

the full tuition fee for this course: £136.00 ,the concession fee £82.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Led by an experienced tutor you will have the opportunity to continue to learn, apply and extend your watercolour skills and techniques to create vibrant and colourful paintings.

Develop your painting style with a range of interesting projects.

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM and WhatsApp.

What can students expect?

This course is based on enjoyment as well as learning; projects are arranged to allow you to have fun and develop your Watercolour Painting as an individual. You will gain/develop:

Skills in developing themes i.e. still life, natural forms, landscape, perspective, figures and portrait, animals, contemporary themes, and the built environment

Knowledge of composition, colour, ambience and creative methods

Related knowledge of watercolour painting theory

Various painting skills involving many creative techniques

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM and WhatsApp

Late starters allowed?

Yes, but this is a short course, so it is best to join by week 2.

Previous experience required?

Not necessarily – but ‘Improvers’ suggests students have some previous knowledge. This might be an interest from some time ago – a school subject briefly studied; dabbling a bit now and then; belonging to an untutored group that paints for fun; following watercolour painting on a media website, blog or taking one of the many art-based magazines. If you are considering this course, it is probably the one you need.

What is the progression route?

Future watercolour courses or other art courses.

Work set between sessions?

No

What should students bring?

To the first session, please bring: 

All painting equipment and materials as shown below. Might be best to talk to tutor about this on session one before investment is made.

<ul>
<li>Carrying case or bag</li>
<li>Paintbrushes</li>
<li>Watercolour paints</li>
<li>Masking fluid</li>
<li>Paper</li>
<li>Masking tape</li>
<li>An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes</li>
<li>Paper clips or bulldog clips </li>
</ul>

Stable internet connection, a tablet or PC and ability to use ZOOM/WhatsApp if the course moves online.

Teaching method/style?

Demonstration, individual and group tuition and practical work. The tutor suggests projects and brings supporting materials, but students are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and to supply visual research of their own, (i.e. if the subject is ‘The Drama of the Sea’; individuals might like to use photo material from their own holiday in Cornwall rather than that supplied by the tutor).

Equipment Required

See list above.

Stable internet connection, a tablet or PC and ability to use ZOOM/WhatsApp if the course moves online.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.