Family Friendly: A Watercolour Negative Painting Workshop

Find Form in Colour

In this 2-hour family friendly hands-on workshop led by local artist Kat, you’ll learn the beautiful and meditative technique of negative watercolour painting – a process that focuses on painting around shapes rather than within them, creating striking, layered effects and soft transitions.

This workshop is family friendly for 8+ years, and is a great introductory session for your children to join in to and learn techniques in watercolour. Whether you're completely new to watercolours or have a little experience, this workshop is perfect for easing into the medium while learning essential techniques like:

• Understanding how watercolour behaves on paper
• Experimenting with colour blending and layering
• Mastering brush control and paint application
• Creating depth and detail using negative space

You'll begin with a series of guided exercises on A5 quality watercolour paper, exploring different brushes, colours, and techniques, before moving on to your final piece — designed either from your own ideas or using templates and references provided.

This is a chance to slow down, tap into your creativity, and discover just how therapeutic and rewarding painting with watercolour can be.

All materials are provided – just bring yourself and a willingness to explore!

Refreshments will also be available.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out—book your place today!

Date: Saturday 27th September 2025

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: Kick Up The Arts,14 The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray,

About Kat

Kat is a self taught artist, who embarked on an exhilarating art adventure during the lockdown period. I'm constantly learning and experimenting with new materials, techniques and styles, always pushing the boundaries of my artistic abilities and taking inspiration from the world around me. I aim to capture the beauty and tranquillity of nature in my artwork and work in a range of mediums including watercolour and print.

Follow Kat on socials here: Katarzyna Wojcik (@art_by_kat77)

Parking

Parking is available in The Bell Centre Car Park. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.

Our Location

We are located in the Bell Centre, in the centre of Melton Mowbray at number 14, between Savers and the Time Out Cafe.

About Kick Up The Arts

Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.

If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.

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