ACL1
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Course Title
Watercolour Painting
Start Date
Length of
sessions
Tutor name
Sarah Warnes
No. of weeks
of course
Concessionary
Fee
Course Level:
10
Terms
£74
Full Course
Fee
Target Group
1
Programme
Area
2.5 hours
Days
Tuesdays
£99
Mixed ability
Beginners
Improvers
Intermediate
Advanced
(e.g. All, Male, Female, Travellers, 50+, Homeless,
Unemployed etc)
All adults
Any skills or qualifications needed for entry into the class
Enthusiasm for watercolours, and a willing spirit!
Course, including aims
Clear step-by-step demonstrations and individual guidance will ensure that students
learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting e.g. pen and wash, layering, wetin-wet etc. using a variety of subjects to work from e.g. landscape, buildings,
botanical etc. We will explore colour, tone and line through a number of projects,
and by looking at contemporary and historical art we will put watercolours into
context. I will bring books to inspire and stimulate ideas and painting outside in the
Summer is a possibility – weather permitting.
Teaching and learning methods used
Demonstrations and individual tuition and guidance.
Discussion and interaction with other students.
Looking at historical and contemporary influences.
How progress and success will be recorded
Students’ use their own ‘Tracker’ forms to record progress. As well as
tutors records
Additional Course Cost (e.g. visits, materials, books, equipment)
Watercolour paper, Spirit Bound Pad – ‘Cotman’ pad weight 140lbs/300gsm
Watercolour brushes - Brush suggestion No 10, by 'Pro-arte' Prolene brush
Set of watercolour paints eg –‘Cotman’ compact set
ACL1
Plastic palette
Notepad
Drawing pencil 2B
Putty (kneadable) rubber
2 water jars
Tissues or cotton rag.
Materials required
for first class
Any further next
steps
As above
Other Art courses at Swavesey, and other community
providers.
See www.cambridegshire.net for further courses across
Cambridgeshire
Equalities statement
“The County Council operates an Equality of Opportunity Policy. We will
ensure that resources and equipment are accessible to all and make
reasonable adjustments to ensure that all can access activities. If you
have any specific needs which might affect your learning you are entitled
to a confidential interview where we can look at the support you require.
We believe that everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is
free from discriminatory behaviour so that we build a learning community
based on mutual respect and trust.”
Contact for further
information
01954 230373