Watercolour in motion

Next date: Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Become a true watercolourist as you progress from simple strokes to creative compositions while studying a range of subjects, tools and techniques.

The vibrant freshness in watercolour allows you to create expressive and beautiful paintings and combine aspects of nature, animals and the human form. We’ll look at shadows (value), shapes (proportion) and composition (structure). Techniques and methods will also be shown.

All levels are welcome.

A standard adult enrolment for one full 9-week term is $420. For pensioners with a current pension card, the fee is discounted to $315. If you would like to book an additional course in the same Term, please contact the Art Centre for a discount code to apply to your second course booking.

Materials required

Watercolour Paper: I would prefer 300gsm: Arches SMOOTH (HOT PRESSED SATINE) A4 size: 297mm x420mm. Or larger A3 size if you wish.
Pencils HB - plus Pencil sharpener
Eraser - (Faber Castel DUST FREE)
Watercolour paints - including a yellow, blue and red. I use Winsor and Newton Quinacridone Gold, French Ultramarine Blue and Permanent Alizarin Crimson.
Masking tape
Water container for water
Paint brushes – Fine point, medium and 1 inch Hake - larger bushes will give a looser effect
Painting pallet: I use a ceramic plate with paints placed around the edge to help mix colours in the centre.
Roll of toilet tissue
Backing Board
Cartridge paper (approx 130gsm)
Ruler – marked in cm
Small takeaway container – useful to use to raise the backing board and create a slope.
All other watercolour paints and materials can be discussed with the tutor in the first class.