Date: Monday 18 – Friday 22 August 2025
Tutor: Jonathan Newey
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £285 Option to purchase basic material set for nominal cost
Venue: Beaconsfield Studio
Unlock the Fusion of Drawing and Painting –
Course description: Join us for the “Sketching with Watercolour” course, a unique artistic experience that combines the precision of drawing with the fluidity of watercolour painting. Led by expert tutor Jonathan Newey, participants will learn to sketch detailed compositions and bring them to life with vibrant watercolour washes. Suitable for all skill levels, this course will enhance your drawing accuracy and watercolour techniques, resulting in stunning, expressive sketches. Learn how to use different drawing media such as pen and pencil in combination with watercolour washes to sketch landscapes, buildings and architectural detail. Discover the harmony of sketching and painting in a supportive and inspiring environment..
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
