Watercolour Painting: Open to All

<p>During this mixed ability course you will receive both group and individual support in order to help you learn more about using watercolours. </p>

<p>Topics include: </p>

<ul>
<li>Discussion of suitable papers for painting on, brushes and colours </li>
<li>How to mix colours and apply washes. </li>
<li>How to use these techniques and composition </li>
</ul>

<p>All our courses are made up of elements of speaking & listening, reading and writing, and you will work using these elements throughout the course. </p>

<p>Some of the skills you gain on this course could help increase your opportunities for employment or working within the community. Learning takes place in a friendly classroom setting, which is a great place for social interaction and helping you meet new people. </p>

<p>Practice at home and completion of homework is advisable to enhance your learning experience. </p>

<p>This course is subsidised by Government funding so you should aim to attend the whole course. </p>

<p>There are no Pre-course admission sessions or interviews in order to enrol on this course.</p>

<p>Your tutor will work with you to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) which will help you review your progress towards achieving your goals during the course.</p>

<p>There is no qualification or examination attached to this course.</p>

<p>This course is a mixed level course from complete beginners to someone confident in watercolour painting. Your tutor will support and guide you no matter where your starting point is.</p>

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<p>You will need any relevant art materials that you have available to the first session, but before buying expensive materials and equipment please discuss their purchase with your tutor. You will be expected to purchase your own materials as the course progresses. </p>

<p>Please also bring:- </p>

<ul>
<li>A basic set of watercolours </li>
<li>A mixing palette </li>
<li>A large and a small watercolour brush </li>
<li>Watercolour paper </li>
<li>Pencil and paper </li>
</ul>

<p>You are advised to wear old clothes or an overall to protect your clothes. </p>

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