Contemporary Watercolours: Linnet Bird in Florals

In collaboration with the Hobbyscool Art of Expression Summit 13th - 15th May 2025

£40 £0

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Free to access until 15/11/25

Fast-Tracked Creative Process

During this one-week course, you’ll learn the same artistic process that Caroline uses in her professional practice.

From creating a colour palette to painting your finished piece, you’ll undergo the same quality of learning as our longer courses in this exciting bite-sized course.

Have fun getting up close and personal with a beautiful linnet bird artwork via pre-recorded videos packed with useful information, plus high-quality handouts.

Receive instant access during and after the summit until 15th November 2025.

Since all of the days are upfront, you can take the course at your own pace.

What Will I learn?

Learn successful colour mixing and explore how to keep artwork focused and polished.

Find and develop your own creative voice, applying your newfound artistic style to future creative projects.

Discover how to make lots of decisions about colour choices, style of painting, and overall composition before the final painting stage. Being prepared will result in a more pleasurable painting experience while also producing more effective, reliable and consistent artwork outcomes.

What’s Included?

Learn fundamental watercolour techniques and gain the confidence to paint with or without a pencil guide.

Play with stylised floral drawings and find your own unique creative voice.

Find out how to source copyright-free reference images and how you can use such images in your composition.

Prevent creative overwhelm by following my easy step-by-step process.

Each day’s lesson will build and prepare you for the final project on day 5.

All course content is fully downloadable.

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FAQs

  • -How a colour palette produces focused results.

    -Successful colour mixing.

    -Stylised floral drawing.

    -Finding your own artistic voice.

    -Fundamental watercolour techniques.

    -Painting without pencil.

    -Sourcing copyright-free reference images.

    -Collage composition.

    -Creating your final artwork.

  • Materials are not included in the course price, please see the equipment list button below.

  • Your tutor will be Caroline Tatham, a qualified lecturer who has a lifetime of experience teaching creativity.

  • Not at all. We specialise in supporting and encouraging those with no previous experience. You just need a ‘can do’ attitude!

  • Materials are not included in the course cost.

    You will find a list on this web page - just click the button below. We strongly advise using the recommended materials to achieve the best results.

  • 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.

  • By the end of the course, you will have created a beautiful linnet bird artwork surrounded by luscious floral, plus have the skills and knowledge to create future artworks following the same creative process.

  • 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.

  • This course is suitable for all levels of art experience, whether you are new to watercolour painting or are experienced and just want to try something new.

  • 13th May - 15th November 2025.

  • The course is worth £40.

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