Introduction To Watercolour Course
A 4-Week Course for Complete Beginners
Curious about watercolour but not sure where to start? This relaxed and friendly course is designed especially for complete beginners. Over four weeks, you’ll be guided step by step through the basics of watercolour painting, with plenty of time to experiment, explore, and build confidence.
“This is an amazing course taught by a truly lovely tutor. Shadan is patient, encouraging and fun making it a brilliant experience for a new learner to this beautiful medium. I’m now painting pictures I didn’t think possible!! Thank you Shadan. Can’t wait for the next level course!”
What you’ll learn
An introduction to essential watercolour art materials
Understanding fundamental watercolour techniques
How to control water, pigment, and layering
Experimenting with colour and mark-making
Creating your own finished watercolour painting
Course details
Duration: 4 weeks on Tuesdays
8th September
15th September
22nd September
29th September
Time: 5:45pm – 7:45pm (2 hours)
Level: Complete beginners – no prior experience needed
Location: Designs Cafe, Cider Press Centre, Dartington, TQ9 6TQ
Materials
Come as you are — all materials are included.
4 weeks course price £224
Includes:
All art materials during the course
Specialty coffee or tea
Exploding Bakery cakes ☕🍰
Whether you’re looking to try something new, unwind midweek, or finally explore watercolour, this course offers a supportive and creative introduction in a relaxed setting.
“I have always wanted to be able to paint with watercolours and never thought I would ever be able to as I had no experience at all. I decided to be brave and book something for me for the first time and in just 4 weeks, Shadan taught be so much about techniques and tools needed that I have been painting ever since. The course was very informative but also relaxing, fun and friendly and I enjoyed every minute. Thanks to Shadan, I can now paint the things I love, which I will be forever grateful for ”
About the Artist
Shadan is a co-founder of Designs Cafe and a professional watercolour artist with over 6 years of experience. Her work focuses on expressive, contemporary watercolour, combining strong fundamentals with playful experimentation.
Through her teaching, Shadan aims to make watercolour accessible and enjoyable, especially for beginners who may feel intimidated by the medium. Her approach is encouraging, hands-on, and process-led, helping students understand materials and techniques while developing confidence in their own creative voice.
You can explore more of her work at
www.shadandesigns.com
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