THURSDAY Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm Venue:
ONLINE via Zoom Tutor: Jonathan Newey
Cost: £310 (12 weeks Code: 4027JN)
Magical Watercolour; Autumn into Winter
Magical watercolour with watercolour is a 12-week beginner-friendly course that gently guides you through the fundamentals of watercolour painting. You’ll explore brush techniques, colour blending, washes, layering, and more—all through simple, engaging projects such as landscapes, seascapes, animals and still life that build your skills step by step. Each lesson is designed to boost your confidence while encouraging creativity and self-expression. With a relaxed, supportive approach, you’ll learn how to create beautiful, flowing paintings. Whether you’re completely new to painting or rediscovering your creative side, this course will help you unlock the joy and magic of watercolour—one brushstroke at a time. No previous experience necessary. Suitable for all abilities.
Thursday 24 September
Lindisfarne landscape
1 October
Tuscan farmhouse with pen and wash
8 October
Woodland mushrooms
15 October
Autumn landscape
22 October
NO Class – half term break
29 October
An autumn leaf with watercolour and coloured pencil
5 November
Stag in morning mist
12 November
Colourful butterfly
19 November
Puffins
26 November
Menorcan coastline with pen and wash
3 December
Sailing boats at sunset
10 December
Snow on the mountains
17 December
Holly and a candle
Suggested Materials
Surface: 1 x A4 or equivalent pad of ‘Not’ surface watercolour paper 140lb/300gsm
‘Not’ refers to the surface texture of the paper and is also known as CP (cold pressed) or Bockingford
Brushes: 1 x size 10 or 12 and 1 x size 4 round watercolour brush.
Paint: Watercolour paint, either tubes or pans.
If bringing tubes then you will need 1 white mixing palette or china plate
Recommended colours: Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue (optional), Cadmium Yellow Pale, Lemon Yellow, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red
White paint such as Gouache, Chinese White or White Ink
A waterproof, black sketching pen. Size 02, 03, 04, or 05.
1 x water receptacle (jam jar or plastic container)
Tissues, 2B and 4B pencil, eraser, ruler
