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Course Overview

Course Overview
The course explores watercolour in combination with Mixed Media. Some experience with art making is recommended however, step-by-step demonstrations are provided throughout for all abilities to follow. An exciting and expressive course discovering the wonders of watercolour in combination with other media.

The course will cover practices combining; watercolour, charcoal, watercolour pencils, dry pastels, pen and inks, wax resist, masking fluid and/or white gouache. Including experimental collage with tissue paper and other materials.


Instruction will be given throughout the Year (Term 1-3) on a variety of themes; perspective, portrait and figures, expressive/abstract sketching, and representational drawing. Exploring various themes such as from the animal world, nature, emotions/senses, landscape, seascapes, people, still life and buildings.


The course will begin with Watercolour Techniques, Pen and Ink and Collage.

You will be sent regular information via a WhatApp group, for the media and themes, with advice on where to purchase additional materials prior to each project.

Projects will begin with drawing practice and exploring techniques to prepare you for the art making. Followed by full demonstrations for each stage making the artwork.

Projects are spread over 1-3 weeks to give you plenty of time to complete each artwork.

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Course Overview
For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

Additional Costs
Contact adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk for more info
Additional Costs

What should I bring to the first lesson?

What should I bring to the first lesson?
Sketch pad
HB pencils (For drawings for watercolour you mainly need just the HB pencil) or watercolour pencils.
Pencil sharpener
Charcoal
Faber Castell Putty Rubber in a case
A set of Watercolours pans or tubes i.e: Good Value Medium Quality Watercolour Tubes
Brushes: Small, medium and large, round, flat, fan and rigger for watercolours.
Kitchen towel and masking tape
White Gouache
Wax
Masking Fluid
Watercolour pad 300 gsm
Waterproof set of Pen and Ink or Dip Pen and Ink.
Soft Pastels

Recommended colours list:
Basic Watercolours - Cadmium Red, Alizarine Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Sap Green, Viridian Green, Burnt Sienna, French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue,

Additional Colours – Permanent Rose, Opera pink, Violet, ….the list is extensive so it’s nice to pick a few random extras of your choosing as time goes on to add to your collection.
First Lesson

Eligibility:

Eligibility:
Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.
Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.
- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -
- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

Learner Note
This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.
This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.
This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.
This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.
04/04/2025
12/07/2025
09:30
11:30
2.00
11
Llanover Hall
Penelope Rose Cowley
£156.20

This course is online only

This course is online only

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