Beginner's Watercolour Workshop

During this workshop, you will be expertly guided in different watercolour techniques to develop your skills.

Experience level:

This art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.

About the tutor:

The workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The workshop timings:

The workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks.

Example of the workshop programme:

• Firstly, you will receive step-by-step practical demonstrations on lots of different watercolour technique with full guidance at every stage. This will include how to fully experiment with watercolour to achieve amazing creative effects.
• Afterwards, you will learn how to achieve finer details and increasing control by completing a practice piece. By the end of the watercolour workshop, you will aim to achieve an accomplished watercolour painting which you can proudly take home.

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on drawing.
• A course pack to take home.
• All art materials to use on the day.
• Tea or coffee.

What you will need to bring:

Just yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience.