Watercolour Painting & An Introduction to Mixed Media - All Abilities

Course intent

The intent is to provide inclusive learning in the community which enhances personal development, encourages learners to live healthy, active lives and improves employability and skills.

You will focus on developing a bold painting through direct observation using expressive techniques including soft pastels, charcoal, ink and watercolour, with an introduction to mixed media techniques.

What will we cover?

You will learn to:

• Distinguish the use of tone, colour, and composition through practice, discussion and demonstration.
• Gain experience using watercolour and mixed materials
• Review their work through group discussion and one to one support.
• Develop confidence in using the techniques and methods of working with this fascinating medium.

This course will build on past learning, week by week, to develop new abilities. You will find your own progress much easier if you attend every lesson.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

For a range of learners from those with some experience who need a refresher and wish to develop further, and to those who have been working for a while.

For adults aged 18 years or older

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

For the first session bring whatever watercolour materials you have. You will need watercolour brushes, a palette and a pad of watercolour paper (Cold pressed/NOT surface) weight 300gsm. Plus, any other media like watercolour pencils, pastels or inks you may already have purchased. If you do not have materials, or not sure, please bring along a pad of A3 cartridge paper, soft grade of pencils (2B to 6B), soft rubber or a graphite stick for the first session. Materials will be discussed at the first session with advice on what to bring for the course. If you have any queries, please email the tutor at roger.hutchins@surreycc.gov.uk

You will need to complete some course documentation to help assess your progress

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto ….

The course levels are:

Introduction courses will give you a taste of what a subject or course is like before you progress to a longer course.

Workshops are usually short one-off or extension courses focusing on a particular area and are normally one day or less.

Beginners courses are suitable for those with no previous experience or as a “refresher”. They may be described as such throughout the year as those advertised in the autumn term generally continue for the spring and sometimes the summer too.

Improvers courses are for those with some previous experience who are starting to work towards more independent learning.

Advanced courses are for those who have substantial previous experience, are capable of working quite independently, and who wish to develop with the support and guidance of a tutor.

Mixed Ability courses are suitable for those with any level of previous experience.

Courses without a level in the title are suitable for all levels

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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