Art Workshop - Watercolour Coastal Scenes ** COURSE FULL** (OL09L37E)

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Course overview

Learn how to capture coastal scenes and features through watercolour painting. Explore how to use different types of washes and to layer paint, use different compositional layouts, how to create a variety of marks and effects using different techniques, how to create a sense of distance and depth, and how to employ basic colour theory and colour combinations.

This course is suitable for complete beginners or those who have some experience and wish to build on their existing skills. During the three online sessions, you will create a collection of small studies and Emma will provide advice and support on watercolour materials and also ideas and guidance on how you could combine studies to create more complex compositions. On completion of the course, you will leave with greater confidence to continue enjoying watercolour painting independently.

If you have not used Google Meet previously please let the ACRES staff member know at enrolment so they can send you a 'How To Guide' and offer further support.

Where This is an online course.
When Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 14th May 2021 until 28th May 2021 for 3 weeks.
Cost The full fee is £42.00. The concessionary fee is £34.00.


Additional Costs
You will need to a range of basic watercolour materials and pencils, brushes and paper. To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or textbooks until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Please contact the office for details.

What you already need to know

This course is suitable for complete beginners or those who have some experience and wish to build on their existing skills.

What you will learn

With Emma you will explore:

By the end of the course, you will have experienced painting watercolour coastal scenes using different washes and compositions.

You will come away from the course with enough information to get started with your own projects at home.

How you will learn it

Using the online medium you will learn directly from your tutor as well as through presentations, videos, online resources and group discussion. You will have plenty of opportunity to develop your practical skills and your tutor will give you guidance and feedback.

Bring to the first session

ACRES' online courses will be taught in real time using the video platform Google Meet, supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking, listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time.

You will therefore need to have access to either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though it is not essential, you may choose to create a separate email account for your online learning (preferably Gmail which is most compatible with Google Meet). This will give you the added security to allow you to share your email address with your tutor and other students on the course to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

At the start of the course and before each lesson your tutor will send you an invitation with a link to join the class and any further information including resources and equipment you will need for the lesson.


Materials and items you will need to do the course


Extra study or practice

You may wish to spend time practising skills and techniques between classes.

How to enrol


If viewing this course information as a pdf, the enrolment form can be found on the Contact Us page of our website acreslearning.org.uk.

Previous students say

Feedback from Emma's previous drawing and painting courses
"Emma is a lovely teacher - very patient and encouraging. She provides a very calm atmosphere - always feel better after class!"
"Emma is an excellent tutor, very encouraging."
I feel most confident with "Drawing". I've learnt to use perspective which has definitely improved my drawing.
"Actually knowing that I can draw and paint! I am most proud of the faces I have drawn and painted and tonal value and colour paintings."

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

ACRES offers a variety of art and craft courses both online and when safe to do face to face in local venues and colleges. Please check the ACRES website for up to date information on all of our upcoming courses.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit the ACRES website, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.