Painting: introduction to watercolour (Sundays)

This fun 5-week beginner course explores the basics of using watercolours, pencil and ink. 

We will work from still life arrangements, landscape images and portraits to create artworks on archival watercolour paper.  

Students will learn formal watercolour painting techniques such as washes, blooming and staccato dry brushing. Explore unconventional painting methods using materials such as cling wrap, salt and rubbing alcohol to create ethereal patterns and effects.  

Your tutor will give you some great tips and hints to show you the many and varied possibilities of this magical medium. 

Suitable for participants aged 16 years and over – no experience necessary. 

This course takes place on Sundays over 5 weeks:

• Week 1: 30 July, 10.00am to 12.30pm

• Week 2:  6 August, 10.00am to 12.30pm

• Week 3:  13 August, 10.00am to 12.30pm

• Week 4:  20 August, 10.00am to 12.30pm

• Week 5:  27 August, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Intimate class size: maximum 8 students 

Level: designed for beginner level students 

Wear: comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes 

Bring: yourself – all materials provided 

We aim to present inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Natalya Shinn, programs coordinator on 02 9265 9789 or nshinn@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

*The ticket purchaser must hold a valid concession card.