Suitable for: Beginners

Rediscover the joy of watercolour in a calm, supportive space designed especially for complete beginners and anyone feeling anxious about getting started again. This course focuses on building confidence step by step, helping you get comfortable with your materials, your brush, and your own pace. Across relaxed, encouraging sessions, you’ll explore simple techniques, experiment without pressure, and learn how water, pigment and paper work together. With gentle guidance, clear demonstrations and lots of reassurance, you’ll begin to understand washes, colour mixing and brush control in a way that feels achievable and enjoyable.

You’ll learn:

· Easy, confidence-building watercolour techniques

· How to work with water, pigment and paper without feeling overwhelmed

· Simple ways to mix colours and create soft, expressive washes

· Approaches that reduce pressure and help you enjoy the process

· Supportive habits that help you relax, experiment and grow

Perfect for anyone who feels unsure, rusty or nervous — this course offers a safe, welcoming start to your watercolour journey.

Tutor – Nic Cowper