Watercolour Essentials – A Journey from Basic to Beyond with Stacey Robb
Wednesdays October 21, 28 and Nov 4 6-9pm
Watercolour Essentials: A Journey from Basics to Beyond
Week 1: Introduction to Watercolor Basics
• Session Overview: Dive into the world of watercolors with this initial foundational session. Learn about essential materials, techniques like washes and gradients, and colour mixing basics.
• What you will learn: Brush types and strokes, wet on wet vs wet on dry techniques, understanding pigment behaviour and creating simple compositions
Week 2: Exploring Techniques and Styles
• Session Overview: Build on your foundational skills and explore different watercolour techniques. Focus on texture creation, layering, and experimenting with styles such as botanicals, landscapes, or abstracts.
• What you will learn: Techniques for lifting colour, glazing, dry brushing, masking fluid applications and style explorations through guided exercises.
Week 3: Advanced Applications and Composition & Bringing it all together – Personal Style Development & Growth
• Session Overview: Elevate your watercolour practice with advanced techniques and compositional principles. Learn how to plan and execute more complex paintings, emphasizing balance, focal points, and visual storytelling.
Reflect on your journey and refine your personal style under practiced guidance. Receive feedback on your journey with practical tips and suggestions for overcoming common issues, explore different artistic paths, and plan your future projects.
• What you will learn: Colour theory in depth, advanced wash techniques, composition fundamentals, creating depth and atmosphere.
Developing a personal artistic voice, self-critique skills, how to work in a series, choosing and using your own reference photos & what is painting En Plein Air
This structured approach ensures participants receive a comprehensive introduction to watercolour while also challenging them to develop their skills over the course of four sessions.
Celebrate your progress and consider your next steps in the world of watercolours. Whether you aim to create for personal enjoyment or to share your work, this series will equip you with the foundational skills and artistic confidence to explore the limitless possibilities of watercolour painting.