Watercolour Taster Course

Experiment with watercolour, ink, gouache, and alcohol ink and more that will make even beginners experts at liquid media!

🎨 Watercolour, Ink & Gouache Tasting: Creative Play for Beginners with Ann Mackowski 🌈

Are you curious about painting but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a fun, relaxed, watercolour tasting course designed especially for complete beginners — no experience needed! Explore the vibrant world of water-based media with a chance to try watercolours, ink, gouache and even alcohol ink all in one inspiring session.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:
✨ Experiment with watercolour techniques — washes, layering and blending
🖋 Try ink effects, splatters, line work and expressive marks as well as alcohol ink for incredible, effortless paintings
🌟 Play with gouache for bold colour and opaque contrast
🎨 Learn how to combine these mediums to create exciting textures and effects
🤝 Enjoy a warm, encouraging creative environment

We’ll provide all materials — from paints and brushes to quality paper — so you can simply relax, experiment, and enjoy the creative process. You’ll leave the class with a collection of pieces you’re proud of and the confidence to keep exploring your artistic side!

👩‍🎨 About Your Instructor: Ann Mackowski

Your tutor for the day is Ann Mackowski, an award-winning artist and experienced teacher known for making art accessible and joyful for beginners. Ann is the founder of Soho Life Drawing, where she’s led hundreds of classes for individuals, groups, and organisations including BuzzFeed, Liberty London, Sharkmob, and the University of the Arts London. She holds a Master’s in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art and Design and has exhibited internationally in both solo and group shows. Ann’s work is regularly shown with prestigious institutions such as the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours, and she was also featured as a contestant on Sky Landscape Artist of the Year.

Ann’s teaching style is warm, encouraging, and focused on helping you discover your creative potential — no matter your experience level.

📅 What to Expect
✔ Guided demonstrations & plenty of creative time
✔ All art materials provided
✔ A friendly, supportive atmosphere
✔ Finished artworks to take home
✔ Ideas to continue painting at home