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.
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
Thursday 9th April
Thursday 16th April
Thursday 23rd April
Thursday 30th April
Time: 5:45pm – 7:15pm (1.5 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.
There is also the option to purchase a watercolour paint palette and watercolour pad bundle as part of the course, perfect if you’d like to continue painting at home.
Price £185
Includes:
All art materials during the course
Specialty coffee or tea
Cakes each session ☕🍰
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.
About the Artist
Shadan is a co-founder of Designs Cafe and a professional watercolour artist with over 5 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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