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Watercolour Painting - Beginners 1

Course code: P02819

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

18:45 - 20:45

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

21st Sept 2026 - 7th Dec 2026

Course location:

Cheney School

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Learn the essentials of watercolour and discover how to create beautiful drawings and paintings from simple shapes and colours.
This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamental skills of watercolour and drawing. Learners will learn observational drawing, proportion and composition, including basic brush techniques, colour mixing, and mark-making. Students will explore simple shapes, textures, and compositions through hands-on exercises, gaining confidence in observation and control of the medium. By the end of the course, learners will have a collection of small scale scene paintings, demonstrating a foundation in both drawing and watercolour. No class during half term.
Course units
• Introduction to watercolour materials and tools

• Observational drawing: shapes, proportion, and perspective

• Basic brush techniques and mark-making

• Colour mixing and basic washes

• Simple textures and pattern exploration

• Composition exercises using still life and small scenes

• Developing visual observation and confidence

What next?
Progress to Watercolour 02: Bringing Colour to Life to experiment with colour, texture, and more complex subjects
Entry criteria
No prior watercolour or drawing experience required Interest in exploring watercolour and sketching

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course/workshop includes a material fee that provides essential resources and hands-on demonstrations, empowering you to achieve your learning goals and master new skills with confidence.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£222.56

Reduced Fee (19+)

£112.78

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