Beginner’s Still Life with Watercolours Day Course
£65pp
Minimum numbers required
Watercolour Techniques
Caroline will demonstrate several traditional watercolour techniques for you to try out during the course.
She will also demonstrate her tried and tested creative process, from making initial sketches and deciding on composition, through to the use of templates to structure paintings.
There will be several exercises to get you familiar with the course materials and how to use them, including wet on wet paint application, wet on dry, colour lifting and shading.
The Creative Process
Caroline is excited to share her creative process with you. You will learn how templates can make painting so much easier and less stressful.
Learn the fundamental building blocks of successful watercolour painting, leaving you freer to enjoy the actual artwork creation in a supported way.
After practising watercolour techniques in the morning, you will begin to paint your still life artwork, in the afternoon.
Caroline and Emma will be on hand all day for practical advice and support.
After The Course
You will leave the day with your completed exercises, as well as an A4 still life painting project. Caroline has included comprehensive handouts for you to also take away, so that you will be reminded of the step-by-step process that you have learnt, for future artworks
Your handouts will include templates and clear instructions. Your leftover paint and paper can be used for more practice when you get home. As your creative journey continues, ongoing practice will pay dividends and the more art you make the better you will get. You can post in our free online community Creative Space, for the chance for feedback from Caroline.
Why People Love The Course
We had such a lovely day and will definitely be back! It was so much fun and so accessible! I'm going to frame it as a memento of a fab day. -Rebecca H
Thanks lovely Caroline & support staff! I Really LOVED my recent day course & will definitely try some more of your courses later in the year thanks! I’ve forwarded to friends too. I’m still going on my painting & loving it. THANKS!
-Jane Mc
I thoroughly enjoyed The Beginners Still Life with Watercolour Day Course - it was very well thought out, planned & executed with a lot of value packed into one day. I really liked the teacher's positive attitude & encouragement, particularly in regards to embracing your own interpretations of watercolour art, and how that's what makes you unique. She made us all these beautiful day course booklets which provided very detailed explanations & demonstrated step-by-step breakdowns of her sketching and watercolouring process. I very much appreciated the care & effort that went into this day course and would absolutely recommend anyone who's interested, to give one of these courses a go! -Iris M
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FAQs
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Caroline will demonstrate several traditional watercolour techniques for you to try out during the course. You will also experience Caroline’s creative processes from making initial sketches and deciding on composition, through to the use of templates.
There will be several exercises to get you familiar with the course materials and how to use them including colour mixing and combining. Other techniques will include wet-on-wet paint application, wet-on-dry, colour lifting and shading.
You will leave the day with your completed exercises as well as an A4 still-life painting project.
Caroline has included comprehensive handouts for you to also take away with you, so that you will be reminded of the step-by-step process that you have learned. Your handouts will include templates and clear instructions.
There will be a welcome tea or coffee and internet access.
Free parking is available.
Materials are not included in the course cost.
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Art equipment is not included in the course cost. Please see the equipment list below.
Lunch is also not provided, please bring a packed lunch with you.
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Your tutor will be Caroline Tatham, a qualified lecturer who has a lifetime of experience teaching creativity.
Your teaching assistant will be Emma Tatham who will offer lots of encouragement and practical support.
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Not at all. We specialise in supporting and encouraging those with no previous experience. You just need a ‘can do’ attitude!
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Materials are not included in the course cost. Please see the equipment list button below.
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Do not worry! We are all creative and Caroline specialises in connecting people to their inner creative voice.
You just need to be willing to give it a go. Absolute beginners are most welcome.
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You will gain a greater understanding of the tried and tested techniques of watercolour painting.
You will also have an understanding of Caroline's creative process and how this can inspire your own creative artwork.
You will have practical technique examples as well as an A4 still-life painting.
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Yes! You are very welcome to join our free online community ‘Creative Space’ where Caroline offers encouragement and feedback to posting members. In this free group, Caroline also shares weekly botanical art prompt sheets, designed to inspire your artwork (#CreativeSpaceNatureSpark). Explore colour, shape and texture with this free resource.
There is also the chance to win prizes in the group challenges.
Please see the button below.
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This course is suitable for all levels of experience but is particularly aimed at beginners.
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7th June 2025.
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The course cost is £65.
Art materials are not included.
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Doors open at 10am where tea and coffee will be available.
The course finishes at 4pm.
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Join our community Creative Space and meet other like minded creatives and see some of the techniques from our courses in action.
