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Watercolour Painting Courses

Probably the most popular medium, watercolour involves relatively low initial costs for materials and is a simple though sometimes challenging way of developing a feel for painting. Find out more about which watercolour painting course is suitable for you.

The list below shows the current watercolour painting courses available.  Full details of each of the watercolour painting courses can be found by clicking on the title. 

Course Title Centre Tutor Dates
2012 programme
Improve Your Watercolours: Introducing Pen and Wash Flatford Mill Andrew Pitt Friday 25 May
Watercolour for Near Beginners Flatford Mill Linda Series and Caroline Furlong Friday 01 June
Watercolours: A Fresh Approach Preston Montford Rob and Siân Dudley Friday 01 June
Improve Your Watercolours Flatford Mill John Tookey Friday 15 June
Watercolour for Absolute Beginners Flatford Mill Bill Diggins Friday 22 June
Improve Your Watercolours Flatford Mill Stephanie Bonner Friday 06 July
Improve Your Watercolours: Introducing Pen and Wash Flatford Mill Andrew Pitt Friday 20 July
Watercolour for Near Beginners Flatford Mill Linda Series and Caroline Furlong Friday 20 July
Pure Watercolour Painting Malham Tarn Margaret Uttley Monday 23 July
Capturing Light in Watercolour Flatford Mill Gerald Green Friday 27 July
An Impressionistic Approach to Watercolour Painting Flatford Mill Gerald Green Monday 30 July
A Fresh Way With Watercolours Slapton Ley Rob and Siân Dudley Monday 30 July
Acrylic Inks and Watercolour: A Splash of Colour Flatford Mill Sue Williams Friday 03 August
Traditional Watercolours in South Wales Margam Discovery Centre / Canolfan Ddarganfod Margam David Johnson Friday 03 August
A Flatford Sketchbook: Watercolours, Pen and Wash Flatford Mill Sue Williams Monday 06 August
Enliven Your Watercolours Malham Tarn Linda Hollingshead Monday 06 August
Making Watercolours Work for You Flatford Mill Rob and Siân Dudley Friday 10 August
Painting Coast, Water and Sky in Watercolour Slapton Ley David Webb Friday 10 August
Develop Your Watercolours from Sketches and Photographs Blencathra Alan Goodall Monday 13 August
Making Watercolours Work for You Flatford Mill Rob and Siân Dudley Monday 13 August
Capturing Light in Watercolour Slapton Ley Gerald Green Friday 17 August
Sketching and Painting with Line and Watercolour Flatford Mill Andrew Pitt Monday 20 August
Classic Watercolour Painting Techniques: Paint Theory into Practice Malham Tarn Pip Seymour Monday 20 August
Free Up Your Watercolours Slapton Ley Gerald Green Monday 20 August
New Directions in Watercolour Flatford Mill Jacqui Petrie Friday 24 August
Watercolour for Absolute Beginners Flatford Mill Bill Diggins Friday 24 August
Improve Your Watercolours Flatford Mill Stephanie Bonner Friday 31 August
Freshen up your Watercolours Flatford Mill Andrew Pitt Friday 14 September
Painting Autumn Landscapes in Watercolour Flatford Mill Colin Steed Friday 28 September
Watercolour for Absolute Beginners Flatford Mill Andrew Pitt Friday 05 October
Watercolours: A Fresh Approach Preston Montford Rob and Siân Dudley Friday 26 October
Drawing and Painting with Water-Soluble Pencils Flatford Mill Carole Massey Friday 16 November

Why choose an FSC watercolour painting course?

  • Location: FSC Centres have been chosen for their stunning locations with amazing views and access to flora and wildlife, ensuring you make the most of your watercolour painting course
  • Expert staff: FSC watercolour painting courses are led by expert tutors who are passionate and knowledgeable about the subject
  • Suitable for everyone: watercolour painting courses are available at all levels whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist