THURSDAY 19:00 – 21:00
Tutor: Jonathan Newey
Venue: artsmart Studio, Beaconsfield
Cost: £290 (12-week – Code: 4030)
Course description
The joy of painting: watercolour made easy
The Joy of Painting: Watercolour Made Easy 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 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. The subjects will include landscapes, buildings, birds and still life. 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 11 September
Late summer landscape
Thursday 18 September
Summer seascape with pen and wash
25 September
Flamingos
2 October
Koi Carp (Japanese style)
9 October
No class this week
16 October
Rustic still life watercolour and coloured pencil
23 October
Continuation of rustic still life
30 October
Autumn landscape
6 November
No class this week
13 November
Cloudy skies
20 November
Hot air balloons
27 November
Winter landscape pen and wash
4 December
Winter wet in wet
11 December
Snowman Christmas card
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
