Join us at Flatford Mill for an Introduction to Watercolours en Plein Air. Set within the inspiring landscapes that influenced John Constable, this course offers a relaxed and supportive introduction to painting outdoors.
Learn the fundamentals of watercolour painting en Plein Air, including how to select and compose a scene, simplify shapes and tones, and use colour to capture the character of the landscape.
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Through guided demonstrations and practical exercises, you’ll develop confidence in working directly from nature and learn techniques for responding to changing light and weather conditions. By the end of the course, you’ll have a basic understanding of how to create atmospheric watercolour sketches and paintings outdoors, capturing the essence of a place within a limited timeframe. Suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.
About the tutor
Josh Sanus
M. C. “Josh” Sanus is a retired architect and has been exclusively painting, mainly in watercolour and oils for the last 15 years. He exhibits in a gallery and teaches to adults on West Mersea, Colchester.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Hot and Cold Drinks
Refreshments are included, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to bring
Watercolours with warm and cool colours.
- Lemon yellow
- Cadmium yellow
- Raw sienna
- Cadmium red
- Alizarin crimson
- Cerulean blue
- Ultramarine blue.
Alternatives of these colours would be suitable too.
- Watercolour brushes
- water bowl
- kitchen roll and spare paper to test colours before applying.
- Watercolour paper – preferably rough finish. Khadi, Saunders Waterford or similar cotton based paper are preferred.
- If possible a folding easel or stool and not forgetting hat, suncream and water to drink.
Opportunities to attend this course
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Tue 27, July 2027 09:30 - 17:00
