Introduction to Watercolour

Have you ever been curious about trying watercolour painting but felt unsure about where to start, or perhaps tried it and found it doesn’t behave quite like you expected?  In this one-day crash course artist Shelley Morrow will introduce the medium, explaining the tools you need and guiding you through its core techniques. The day is suitable for all abilities, especially those who’ve never tried watercolour before and want to see what it can do. Shelley will be on hand throughout the day with advice and guidance, providing plenty of one-to-one support.    

What to Expect 

We will start off looking at the materials you need to get started, followed by a series of exercises and demonstrations to help you to get to grips with watercolour.  

What to Bring 

All materials are included with this workshop, including paints, brushes and paper. You may wish to bring a sketchbook for taking notes and a plastic folder for taking home your drawings.  

Getting to the studio 

You may arrive at 9:45am onwards. Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio.   

Discounts 

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Patreon supporters. Sign up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month to get access to the discount, online life drawing course, live online classes and personal feedback from our tutors. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and you are welcome to tag us with @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.  

Safety & accessibility 

For the wellbeing of everybody at the class please don’t come to the class if you are ill with contagious symptoms.  If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing: 

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2) 

• Air purification with HEPA filters 

• Sick pay for our freelance life models 

• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!  

Cancellations  

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.