Online on-demand course
Maker & location details

(9)

Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

Watercolour landscape

Watercolour autumn leaves

Watercolour still life and textures

Watercolour skyscape

Description

Have a go at watercolour painting. In this 10-week course, starting Wednesday 15th January 2025, learn how to apply watercolour paints, mix colours, paint scenes etc with confidence. Study in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you. A detailed handout will be emailed to you each week (Wednesday) with instructions, tasks, illustrations, etc. along with a link to a demonstration on YouTube. The sessions are 2 hours long for carrying out tasks and practicing, but you can carry out the work at a time convenient to you. Extra work (‘homework’) for 2 hours, is encouraged but it is optional. Individual feedback on the work you send to me will be given by email. By the end of the course you will be able to: Apply a variety of washes Confidently apply brushstrokes Mix colour Darken and lighten colour Create a variety of skies Create texture Paint simple scenes to include landscape, seascape and still life About your tutor: Sarah is a practising artist dividing her time between creating artwork for exhibitions and teaching art to adults. She works in a variety of media and enjoys sharing her knowledge of techniques and experience with students. Sarah is an experienced tutor having worked within adult education for local authorities, WEA, as well as for groups such as Wildlife Trusts, art societies, Embroidery Guilds, W.I.s, colleges, art galleries and museums. More recently she has successfully run her courses privately.

What's included in the price?

Ten sessions, handouts, link to demonstrations on YouTube and individual feedback on photos of your work sent by email.

What you will need

Access to internet (YouTube) and email. A list of materials will be provided when you have enrolled on the course.

Duration

10 weeks

Maker

Sarah Colgate

with Craft Courses since 2020

Message the tutor

Sarah is a practising artist, creating artwork for exhibitions and teaching art to adults. She works in a variety of media and enjoys sharing her knowledge of techniques and experience with students. Sarah is an experienced tutor having worked within adult education for local authorities, WEA, as well as for groups such as Wildlife Trusts, art societies, Embroidery Guilds, W.I.s, colleges, art galleries and museums. More recently she has successfully run her courses privately.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Wheelchair users
Limited mobility
Suitable for beginners

What does this mean?

Message the tutor

This course is taught online

Price:

£144.00

Duration:

10 weeks

Quantity:

Available on request

Buy a gift voucher

Reviews

All maker's reviews

9 Jul 24'

Tracey reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"This course is absolutely brilliant! As a complete beginner Sarah’s written information sheets together with great videos carefully guided me through manageable steps that built my knowledge, skills and confidence. The exercises are really interesting, using a variety of subjects and as the course progresses you are able to use skills learnt as you learn new ones. I have learnt so much, e.g colour mixing, colour strength, washes, brush techniques, textures and distance and perspective. I could not have imagined how much I would learn. Sarah has a lovely calm manner in her videos. She clearly puts much time and thought into giving helpful and supportive feedback on your work. This has added something special to my life. I highly recommend this course. I have already registered for Sarah’s improvers course in September which I am excited about. Thank you Sarah. "

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you, Tracey, for your review. I am glad you feel that you have developed skills and confidence (which I can see you have) in watercolour painting and liked the variety of subjects and techniques. Also finding the feedback on work useful. It’s excellent to hear that painting has become something special to you. I very much look forward to working with you again in September on the Improvers course. Sarah "

5 Jul 23'

Ann Glover reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"I really recommend this course if you want to start painting with watercolour. Sarah has constructed a course which is well paced, and has plenty of content. Both the written information and the videos are easy to follow, and the feedback from Sarah is comprehensive and encouraging. I've learned so much and made considerable progress - I'm signing up for the intermediate course. "

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you, Ann, for your review. It is good to know that you found the course materials and feedback effective, helping you to successfully progress in watercolour painting. I look forward to working with you on the next course. Sarah"

7 Jul 22'

Pip Carr reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"This beginners watercolour course was excellent. Very detailed written instructions and very clear and methodical videos demonstrating the methods. A lot of thought has been given to ensure that someone new to watercolour has all the information and knowledge they need to get going. The lessons built on each other well, reinforcing the techniques at each stage. Sarah provided very comprehensive and constructive feedback, ensuring I could improve and build on what I had produced. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I will be going on to do the Intermediate course later in the year."

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you Pip, for your review. I am glad you were able to develop and build up your skills as you progressed through the course and found the course materials and feedback effective. I look forward to working with you again in September. Sarah "

24 Mar 22'

Eileen F. J. reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"I had such a grand time following the beginner's Art Course, learning about different techniques and some I have never done before. It explains everything! I have really enjoyed the exercises, Sarah demonstrates clearly in her video U-tube which I have followed very carefully, able to pause when I needed to, rewind and watch again during my painting exercises. Sarah's feedbacks have been extremely helpful, giving solutions and advice along with encouragement and a "well done" which has given me confidence. I have put together a folder with the written instructions and including my weekly paintings so that I can refer back as I continue my journey into improving my Art! My family have shown a great interest in looking through my attempts at watercolours!! I highly recommend this course to those who have shown interest in painting but not sure where to start. Thank you Sarah!!"

7 Apr 21'

Liz Gale reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"Sarah's course was easy to follow. The Youtube demonstrations were very useful and it was good to have the paper copy too. I have learnt some useful tips and have really enjoyed doing it in Lockdown. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to try water colour painting."

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you, Liz for your review. I am glad you enjoyed the course and found the course materials useful. Sarah"

27 Mar 21'

Julia Lyle reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"I found this course inspiring! Sarah has a very calm and organised way of presenting the techniques and the handouts and videos are excellent. She gave me really helpful feedback and built my confidence when I was getting frustrated and impatient with myself! I would highly recommend."

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you, Julia for your review. I am glad you found the course inspiring and that you were able to develop your skills and confidence through the course materials and feedback. Sarah"

16 Mar 21'

Howard Newby reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"I cannot recommend this course too highly. It has been absolutely brilliant. I was a complete novice when I began and so was a little apprehensive, but Sarah’s learning materials are first rate and her feedback is always constructive and supportive. I now have the appetite to carry this on to the next level and, thanks to Sarah’s outstanding teaching skills, I have discovered a fulfilling new hobby."

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you, Howard for your review. Lovely to know that you are enjoying the course and it’s great to know it is developing into a fulfilling hobby. Sarah"

3 Mar 21'

Keith reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"I am enjoying this course very much. I have wanted to have a go at painting but never had the time when I was working. About 18 months ago we went to my sister’s in France. She has an artist friend who has informal painting afternoons, we went to one, did a painting with his guidance and I got the bug! Now with your course I am learning a lot of the grassroots of ‘Watercolour “ painting, e.g. Graduation of colours, complimentary colour, graded and variegated washes. I know it is probably obvious but the first lesson of the colour chart is a great idea of seeing exactly what the different colours look like on paper and of course, their names. I am looking forward to completing the rest of the course"

Sarah Colgate responded:

"Thank you, Keith for your review. I am glad you are enjoying the course and learning the basics of watercolour painting. It is good to know what you found particularly useful. Thank you. Sarah"

1 Mar 21'

Sue Campling reviewed: Watercolours for beginners online course, by Sarah Colgate

"Ideal as a complete beginner as I‘m learning a lot about colour, mixing, washes etc with a couple of exercises to complete each week building on what I have learnt"