This course is designed to suit a beginner student who wants to experience the joys of the watercolour medium and learn the essential technical skills in producing successful paintings. Learning the fundamentals is the key to unrevealing the magic of this illusive medium. This well-structured course with many demonstrations, hands-on exercises and good guidance; the student will gain a wider appreciation and understanding of the medium of watercolour, which will help them build their confidence to express with greater freedom. At the start of each lesson the students will be taken through a thorough discussion and explanation on the day’s topic including slide presentations and demonstrations. Then a demonstration of a simple painting will be completed based to the techniques discussed. Stopping at each stage for the students to catch-up. Tutor will offer online one-on-one assistance to each student as they complete their painting. This online class will be led by Chan Dissanayake, who is highly knowledgeable teacher in the field of watercolour.

• Week 1 - Introduction to Watercolour and Materials and Properties of Colour
• Week 2 - Wash and Glazing techniques
• Week 3 - Wet-into-Wet Technique
• Week 4 - Understanding Timing in Watercolour
• Week 5 - Tonal Values
• Week 6 – Planning & Composition

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you should:

• Become familiar with the medium and watercolour techniques
• Be able to plan an approach and method to complete a painting
• Learn how to paint different subjects
• Create fresh and lively paintings
• Complete a series of paintings.

Who should enrol?

This course is best suited beginner students willing to learn the medium of watercolour

If you have worked with watercolours and enjoy the challenge of producing loose, bold and free watercolours, then this is for you. Learn how to create depth, incorporate figures, connect shapes, and control edges as you discover how to exploit the medium to create wonderful atmospheric effects such as mists, rain and fog.

Course outline

These workshops will suit students who have been exposed to the medium of watercolour and want to extend their knowledge to the next level. Each week we will complete a new painting from start to finish. The course will begin with simple subjects and proceed to more challenging subjects. Each week students will be taken through the stages of design, drawing and painting in an easy follow step-by-step process. Students with be able to join the class online and interact with the tutor as well as other students. They will be able to view the tutor’s demonstrations simultaneously using multiple cameras. Students will be given time to complete their own work at each stage. Each week the class will be tackling a different subject matter offering variety of subjects from rural landscapes, urban cityscapes to coastal seascapes. Chan will dispel myths in watercolour and share his valuable insights and experiences. Each student will receive personal attention and encouragement.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you should walk away with a sound understanding of the medium of watercolour and gain practical insights into the intuitive use of watercolour to express your own impressions.

Who should enrol?

This course is best suited to intermediate to advanced students.