Introduction to Watercolour Painting
Discover the Magic of Watercolours: A Creative Workshop with Steve Bentley
Available spots
Service Description
Join local artist Steve Bentley for a one-day exploration of the beautiful world of watercolour painting! Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the very first time or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is designed to inspire and empower you to express your creativity in a fun and supportive environment. In this hands-on session, you'll dive straight into the joys of watercolour without the need for any detailed drawing. Steve will guide you through a variety of techniques, helping you unlock the full potential of this versatile medium. From colour mixing to using different tools and approaches, you'll experiment with painting directly on the paper, exploring your unique style along the way. By the end of the day, you'll have a small collection of artwork—2 to 3 charming pieces—that showcase the techniques you’ve learned. These will not only be beautiful to display but also serve as great reference pieces for your future projects. ***What You'll Learn:*** - How to choose and use different tools and resources - Colour theory and mixing techniques - Watercolour techniques such as washes, building layers, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and negative painting - The joy of experimenting and creating with paint, without worrying about perfection! This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, those just starting their artistic journey, or anyone eager to try something new in watercolour. Steve will be there every step of the way to support you, offering advice and encouragement as you create your own beautiful art. Come ready to explore, experiment, and leave with a newfound confidence in your creative abilities! ***Course Cost & What’s Included:*** The cost for this one-day workshop is £60, which includes all the materials you’ll need to get started on the day. If you'd like to take your supplies home, you can choose from two options: £65 for just your palette and brushes, or £80 for a kit, including a selection of paints too. There are 2 payment options- Pay in full on booking or split your payment and spread the cost over 3 months. Full terms and conditions can be found on our policies page. Our small groups (maximum of 8 participants) ensure you get plenty of individual attention and support. You’ll also have access to free refreshments during each session. Join us for a day of fun, creativity, and inspiration. We can't wait to see what you’ll create!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
***General Policy*** All courses, sessions, and events are non-refundable. However, depending on when you cancel your booking, there are a few alternative options available. ---If you cancel more than 14 days before the course start date: Transfer to Another Course: You can move to a future course at no extra cost. Your deposit will be transferred to the new course. - Priority Booking: If no suitable dates are available, we’ll hold your deposit and offer priority for future dates or alternative courses. - Transfer to Someone Else: You can transfer your spot to a friend or family member. ---If you cancel within 13 days of the course start date: - Refunds or transfers are only available if we successfully resell your spot or if a replacement participant is found. Filling spots at short notice can be difficult, especially for multi-week courses. Your deposit cannot be transferred unless we successfully fill your original spot. ***Payment Terms:*** Payment in full must be made before your booking is confirmed and your space in the workshop is secured. Instalment Plan Payment Option: A space will be held for you throughout your instalment plan. This can will not be available for others to book. However, failure to complete agreed payments within the grace period given will result in your booking being cancelled - all workshops are non-refundable and as such if you should forfeit your booking due to failure to pay within the grace periods agreed, you will not be eligible for refunds on any payments already made against the booking. Payment requests will be sent to via the email you registered with at checkout. Emails will include a direct payment link to our secure Stripe checkout. Payments must me made within 7 days of you receiving your payment link. If no payment is received we will send you a reminder email and allow a further 7 days for payment to come through. If after this second payment is not confirmed you will receive one final reminder and a further 2 day grace period. Please be sure to check your junk mailbox as its possible that emails will land there. Please note that if your workshop is less than 3 months from date of booking we will instead break your payments down where possible but ensure full l payment is completed within 14 of the start date. We are happy to discuss options for this so if you have any concerns please get in touch. For further details on all our terms and conditions please head to our policies page.