Have you been thinking about learning watercolour paintings? Join us at SGSCC for this introductory art class. Start painting if you haven’t tried it before and learn the basics in this creative art course within a friendly and inspiring environment. This is a class for beginners to explore watercolour painting in a step-by-step class.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to basic watercolour techniques
• The importance of a focal point
• How to use masking fluid
• How to create transparent layers of watercolour
• Basics of colour theory

Learning Outcomes:

• Watercolour techniques
• The importance of a focal point
• How to create transparent layers of watercolour
• Basics of colour theory

What to bring:

• Tubes – Minimum 3 tubes watercolour: Blue (Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue), Red (Permanent Rose and/or magenta) and yellow (Cadmium yellow light or Winsor yellow). Optional extras: raw sienna, burnt sienna, cerulean, viridian. (You are welcome to use pan watercolour paints or whatever you have.)
• Paper – 2 pads of watercolour paper. 1 x quality watercolour paper pad A4 or A3 (quality paper works best) and 1 x cheap watercolour paper pad for quick exercises.
• Brushes – a big brush for water (eg a Hake brush or large mop) . Also, bring a range of brushes so you can enjoy painting wet in wet washes. As a guide, Marion uses 5 brushes: 2 medium round brushes with good points, one flat brush, a liner brush and a large flat brush for water.
• You also need Boards larger than your paper, HB pencil, eraser, masking tape, watercolour palette, spray bottle, old towel for the table, tissues, masking fluid + old brush/applicator, 2 water containers and a sense of fun.

Art Supplies Discount:

As a bonus for learning Art with SGSCC, all enrolled students are entitled to a generous 10% discount off the purchase of art supplies when they shop in-store at Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Taren Point!
View Eckersley's Website for product ideas.

About the Tutor:

“I love watercolour. I love the way it moves and creates beautiful textures on the page. I love teaching people how to control the water and to create beautiful works of art in their unique style. I have a Bachelor of Arts, USYD and a Master of Art, UNSW Art & Design. Some of my recent awards include Medal of Excellence (Royal Easter Show) and Best in Show (Art, Goulburn Show).” Marion

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.