During this fun and interactive 3 week watercolour course we will learn to draw and paint like the beloved children's book author and artist Beatrix Potter, who found her inspiration in nature and her surroundings.

Potter had a keen eye for observation, and with using her imagination, she produced many stories and illustrations of rabbits, mice, pigs, ducks and frogs dressed in human clothing.

Her sketchbook was full of drawings of flowers, leaves, insects and animals. She did studies of trees, interiors, household places, buildings and landscapes.

Potter once wrote "Nature, with the exception of water and air, is made of colour."

We will attempt to complete a colourful watercolour piece inspired by the work of Beatrix Potter, starting with sketching on a watercolour paper and we will be exploring the watercolour painting techniques that she used in her paintings.

We will not be able to use the same materials that Beatrix Potter used because they are no longer produced. However we will use the materials that will resamble that ones she used during her lifetime.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for both beginners and students who have already attended our precious art courses. Our professional art tutor Marina will explain, demonstrate and guide you through every step of the way.

What will I need?

You will need a very good quality A4 watercolour paper (Windsor and Newton or Daler Rowney), HB sketching Pencil, a putty eraser, black and brown watercolour india ink, calligraphy painting dip pen and nibs (or black and brown waterproof drawing and fine line pens as an alternative), Windsor and Newton Professional watercolours in tubes or pans (this can be either a complete set of paints, or at least the most essential colours: permanent carmine, new gamboge, sap green, antwep blue and burnt sienna), brushes suitable for watercolour, size 0, 2 and 4, three jars for water and some tissue paper.

you will be able to purchase your materials from Goslings, Professional art shop in Sudbury, WHSmith, The Range or online stores.

Learn To Paint Like Beatrix Potter