Watercolour: Techniques & Confidence (Previously Watercolour Essentials)

Suitable for: Improvers to Intermediate

Elevate your watercolour technique with a supportive, skills‑focused course designed for improvers and more experienced painters. Strengthen your control of washes, colour and brushwork while preparing to move confidently into advanced practice.

About the Tutor:

Nic Cowper, a keen landscape artist from an early age, received his first commission for a 3-meter oil tableau of historic scenes of Havant, which is still displayed at the council’s offices and featured on the BBC’s Catalogue of Publicly Owned Art.

Over the next decade, he captured landscapes in watercolours, appreciating their portability. In 2003, Nic returned to oils, painting popular pieces like “Boys in Dune.” A brief period of pastels followed before a decade of oil painting and a rediscovery of watercolours.

Our adult workshops are open to participants aged 18 and over.

Materials list
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Course Information – Summer 2026
These workshops take place on Wednesdays, 10:15am – 12:15pm

Term one: 15th April to 20th May.
Half term: One week break on 27th May.
Term two: 3rd June to 8th July.

Course fees
Participants can either book for a full or half term.
£150 per term (if all 12 sessions are booked at the same time)
£81 first term (6 sessions) £81 second term (6 sessions)