This taster workshop is an opportunity to spend time with colour using watercolour pigment. Designed to nurture a sense of wellbeing while you enjoy the flow of paint and combinations of colour. With options to consider the impact of colour on mood, some of its associations and origins, and develop watercolour technique.
The course will include painting activities supported by demonstrations, chat about colour and watercolour pigments, and artist examples.
The course is suitable for people interested in colour in art or design and its potential impact on mood and sense of wellbeing. It can be taken as a taster before committing to a longer course of Seasonal Colour to explore the watercolour palette. Supported by an experienced tutor with a keen curiosity about colour and its impact on communication and wellbeing as a designer, illustrator, artist and sketchbook traveller.
Just use the water-based paints, brushes and paper you already have or as suggested here. We will chat about materials during the course. Some materials will be available to try or compare with yours. We will also chat about materials during the course.
- A3 watercolour paper ‘NOT’ or smooth finish (250gsm +)
- Selection of watercolour paintbrushes (round, sizes 1-10)
- Watercolour earth colours (for example Yellow Ochre and Burnt Sienna)
- Selection of watercolours (either pans or tubes) as follows
warm red (such as Cadmium)
cool red (such as Alizarin or Crimson)
deep blue (such as Ultramarine)
turquoise blue (such as Cerulean or Pthalo)
cool yellow (eg Lemon yellow)
warm yellow (such as Cadmium or Gamboge)
- Mixing palette or dish and 2 jars or water pots
- Masking tape and drawing board or back of a sketch book
- We may also use white wax candles for resist
There will be some materials, paper and tools available to try before you buy.
3 days: 27th to 29th October 2026
Location: Rural Campus
Times: 10:00 am to 3 pm
