Creative Watercolour

Overview

This short, online course allows you to dip your toes in, and be creative with, watercolour. You will be encouraged to ‘have a go ‘and ‘let go’- that is when the magic happens. We will look at artists such as JMW Turner and contemporary and Sandra Blow. Emphasis will be on technique of wet-on-wet rather than drawing skills. When we play and experiment - learning happens quicker! You will need to buy basic materials; please read the introductory letter upon enrolment; this will give you a list of the essential materials.

Programme

Units will have demonstrations and then tasks with extended activities for those who enjoy one aspect of a watercolour technique.

Unit One: Wet-on-wet and saturation - what does it all mean? Chroma, Hue and granulation - the magic of working with water Contextual studies.

Unit Two: Drawing with a brush, what can the average mop brush do? It is very versatile.

Unit Three: Charging and colour mixing. Freeing up. Topic Aurora Borealis.

Unit Four: Darks that aren't black. Colour mixes; opaque colours and working on tinted paper.

Unit Five: Sandra Blow Context - Choose your favourite piece of textile. Scrubbing back and resist techniques. Going large. Alongside this, the students will be encouraged to do a daily diary.

Learning Outcomes

1. Create two watercolours demonstrating wet-on-wet techniques.
2. Keep a paint diary of limbering up exercises.

Assessments

1. Portfolio - 80%
2. Report - 20%

Reading Suggestions

Additional reading list available on request.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.