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WATERCOLOUR

weekly Class

Tuesdays, Starting 29th of April - 1st of July

Afternoon 2.30-4.00pm OR Evening 6.00-7.30pm

$25 per class

Suitable for beginners to intermediate

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Term 2: 29th April - 1st July 2025

Week 1

Tuesday, 29th of April

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Expired

Week 2

Tuesday, 6th of May

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 3

Tuesday, 13th of May

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 4

Tuesday, 20th of May

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 5

Tuesday, 27th of May

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 6

Tuesday, 3rd of June

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 7

Tuesday, 10th of June

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 8

Tuesday, 17th of June

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 9

Tuesday, 24th of June

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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Week 10

Tuesday, 1st of July

2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

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What To Expect in each class

A guided, hands-on lesson in watercolour fundamentals.
A completed painting by the end of the session—no ongoing projects!
Techniques adapted to all skill levels, whether you’re mastering basics or refining advanced methods.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 10-week watercolour class, you’ll have developed:

Various brush techniques.

An understanding of tonal value and colour manipulation.

Watercolour application methods.

A solid grasp of composition principles.

Skills in glazing, washing, and sketching with watercolour.

Class Outline

Key topics covered in this 10-week watercolour class include:

Tools and equipment for watercolour painting.
Pigment application and brushwork.
Core rules of watercolour technique.
Mixing colours and creating depth with atmospheric perspective.
Techniques to control water, paper, and pigment interaction.
Strategies for successful watercolour compositions.
Creating three-dimensional illusions through light and shadow.

Audience

This watercolour class is open to everyone. Beginners are welcome, and some prior drawing experience may be helpful.

What to bring:

A snack & a drink.

What we provide:

Everything you need, including all materials, apron, tea, coffee and biscuits. You also get excellent tuition and support.
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Watercolour 10-Week Course
Term 2: 29th April - 1st July 2025

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Week 1: Getting Started


Introduction to materials: paper, brushes, and paints
Understanding water control and transparency
Basic washes: flat, graded, and variegated

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 2: Brushwork & Texture – Bringing Paint to Life


Exploring brushstrokes and how to hold the brush
Creating textures using dry brush, sponging, and salt
Layering techniques for depth using salt and water

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 3: The Power of Limited Palette - Monochrome Magic


Painting with a single color (e.g., sepia or blue)
Exploring tonal values and contrast
Creating depth using light and shadow

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 4: Blending & Gradients – Mastering Soft Transitions


Wet-on-wet blending techniques
Creating smooth color transitions
Painting simple skies and atmospheric effects

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 5: Negative Painting – Seeing Shapes Differently


Understanding negative space in watercolor
Using masking fluid
Layering techniques for depth
Painting simple leaves or abstract shapes using negative painting

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 6: Light & Shadows – Bringing Form to Life


Learning how light affects form
Using warm and cool tones for depth
Painting simple objects (e.g., fruit, glass, or a teacup)

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 7: Water & Reflections – Capturing the Beauty of Transparency


Painting water in different forms: ocean, lake, puddles
Understanding reflections and ripples
Glazing techniques to build realistic effects

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 8: Atmospheric Landscapes – Creating Mood & Depth


Layering techniques for depth
Creating misty mountains, fog, or distant trees
Using soft edges to enhance realism

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 9: Expressive Florals – Capturing Nature’s Softness


Loose watercolor florals vs. detailed botanical studies
Wet-in-wet vs. wet-on-dry techniques
Using color harmony to create vibrant flowers

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 10: Line and Wash


Drawing in ink
Creating a drawing with loose lines
Washing through the artwork with watercolour

$25 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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