Location:
Basing House
Cost:
£55
Date:
25 Apr 2026
Category:
Art and Craft, Classes, Workshops

Unlock the beautiful, free-flowing magic of watercolour with a focus on vibrant Spring flora, fauna, and landscapes!

This workshop is designed to help you relax and embrace the unique nature of this medium. We'll explore techniques that harness the unpredictable beauty of watercolour, turning the "tricky to control" nature into a strength.


What You'll Learn:
You will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in essential watercolour concepts, alongside professional artist Nicky Bell including:

* Wet-on-Dry and Wet-into-Wet Techniques: Learn how to use these fundamental methods to create stunning effects, from crisp details to soft, atmospheric blends.

* Colour Mixing: Master the art of mixing your own gorgeous, luminous spring-inspired palettes.

* Brush Techniques: Discover a variety of strokes and grips to achieve different textures and effects.

* Materials Deep Dive: Understand the differences between paper types (and how they affect your painting) and the various watercolour paint types available.

Embrace the Freedom!

We will be working from both reference, and imagery focusing on capturing the freshness and colour of the season.

No Experience Necessary!

This workshop is perfect for complete beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. No previous experience or drawing skills are required. All that's needed is a little time and patience—we'll take it one step at a time. Come ready to relax, enjoy the process, and let the watercolour flow!
What aspect of spring painting are you most excited to try first?

Date: Saturday 25 April

Time: 10am - 4pm
 

  • floral watercolour painting on sketchbook

Dates and times

  1. Sat 25 Apr 2026
    10:00am
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