Introduction to Watercolour Illustration Short Course

An introduction to give you an understanding of the essential concepts behind watercolour illustration!



4 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 14 guests

  $115 - $196 ($115 for Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident Adult; $196 for Full Fee Adult) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Let our experienced artist Neloo guide you into putting your mind on paper as you discover the knowledge and techniques required to illustrate with watercolour paints.
This taster course may open up opportunities for further learning, such as learning to illustrate your own book.
Students will learn how to:
  • Make original prints using acrylic paints on the gel plate.
  • Use a variety of printing techniques with stencils, masks, texture plates, and stamps.
  • Understand simple colour theory.
  • Create multi-layered prints using the registration technique.
  • Work with transparent colour layering.
  • Enhance their prints using acrylic paint pens and fine liners.
  • Use finished prints to create bookmarks, gift tags, framed artwork, or collages.
Please note that as this is a Learn Local government-subsidised short course, an enrolment form will be required from eligible participants before they commence. This will be sent to participants via email.
What you'll get
Participants take home completed artwork from their sessions.
What to bring
Students are to bring:
  • Box of watercolour pan paints (recommended option) or a set of 12 watercolour tubes (Student or Artist Quality)
  • White A4 watercolour paper or pad (300 GSM weight recommended)
  • 3x round watercolour brushes in small, medium & large sizes (#4, #6 & #12 preferred), not bristle-oil brushes
  • Watercolour mixing palette
  • A3 board/adjustable table easel to fix your paper onto and masking tape
  • A rag or kitchen towels
Students may optionally also bring:
  • Masking fluid
  • Jar for water (optional, provided)
  • Their own HB or 2B lead pencils (optional, provided)
We suggest checking out TheArtShop in Bayswater or ArtShedOnline for some of these materials if you do not own them.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Community Learning Centre - 40 Fulham Rd, Rowville VIC

Located inside the Rowville Community Centre, nearby Stud Park Shopping Centre and public transport. Ample free parking available on site.

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