Course Outline

Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this relaxed weekend could be just for you.

Your facilitator, a master of fine art, will guide you step-by-step through the basic techniques and skills. After spending just two days learning watercolour, you will have attained the confidence to paint pictures you will be proud to show your family and friends, as well as having a brand new means of artistic expression at your fingertips.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• recognise the complexity of watercolour painting
• recognise the nuances of colour and colour mixing
• identify where light and contrast are seen in painting
• employ some of the various watercolour painting techniques available
• see and relate to painting form in its many guises
• obtain confidence in the knowledge that you are now able to paint almost any subject.

This course covers the following topics:

• Colour identification
• Colour mixing and application
• Composition and subject matter
• Intended audience

Suitable for anyone new to art or with some previous experience.
Everyone will begin to learn on the same footing – from the fundamentals.

Delivery style

• Delivered over two sessions.

Please Bring:

A drawing board: A little larger than A4 

Brushes: Medium size soft wash brush, and three round, soft brushes size 2, 4 & 6 

Small natural sea sponge. 

Pencils and Rulers: HB or H pencil and an ordinary ruler.
A white Staedler rubber. 

Masking tape. 

Water Container. 

A large white china plate. 

Masking Fluid:  

Paints:

Either tubes or pans (paint box pans) of the following watercolour paints: 

Cadmium Red.
Alizarin Crimson.
Cadmium Yellow.
Lemon Yellow. 
Yellow Ochre
Sap green 
Viridian green
Cerulean blue
Ultramarine blue 
Cobalt Blue.
Burnt Umber 
Burnt Sienna, 
Raw Umber 
Raw Sienna 

Note: Black and white watercolour paints are not needed. 

Paper: *very important*

Canson watercolour pad, 300 gr, size A4

Note: we recommend waiting until one week prior to the first class before buying any materials. We cannot refund any funds spent on materials if the class is cancelled.

Subject matter

Your subject matter can be taken from a photograph, so please bring along a selection of your favourites. Photograph ideas include:

• animals, birds or favourite pets
• people or family members
• a favourite holiday destination
• a still life group
• a flower study.

Please Note: NBMC is not liable to for any loss incurred if a class is cancelled please check with the college by calling 02) 9970 1000 or emailing enquiries@nbmc.nsw.edu.au before purchasing materials.

About the Tutor:

John Wells

John Wells has a Foundation and Pre Diploma from the Rochester College of Art, a Diploma in Art and Design (First Class Honours) from Brighton College of Art and Design and a Master of Fine Art Degree from Reading University. John is a professional artist, and produces murals and works in trompe l’oeil for clients as diverse as Meriton Apartments and Fox Studios. John has extensive teaching experience in the adult education sector.