Watercolour Classes
If you have materials ie pencils, watercolour etc and paper it would be helpful if you brought them, but if you don't I will have everything for you to try for the first week and then I can advise you on what to buy and where from. The course titles are a guide. You are welcome to contact me at if you want help deciding which class to join or if there is only a specific day you can do and would like to join a different level. Some of my beginners have joined the improvers and vice versa and done very well. Everyone is very friendly and supportive. If you miss a few classes, don't worry as we constantly recap and if there is a free space on one of the other classes one week you can make up a class there. You can read some reviews from my current students at the bottom of the page & examples of work by my students and by me in class in my
To start your watercolour journey, buy a no 12 round watercolour brush ( eg Daler Rowney Graduate), some 300gm coarse COLD PRESSED watercolour paper ( eg. Winsor & Newton or Cass Art own brand) and tubes of Alizarin red, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian or cerulean blue and lemon yellow. (eg. Winsor & Newton Cotman range). Then you can gradually add to your stash.
The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH
Watercolour Classes
Autumn Term 2026
Spring Term 2027
Courses
Absolute Beginners
5 weeks Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30pm 10th November to 8th December £105
Watercolour Taster Classes
Autumn in Watercolour
Friday 6th November 10 to 12.30 pm
Looking at the colours and textures of Autumn using washes and experimental techniques including salt.
Colour Theory and Colour Mixing
Friday 20th November 10 to 12.30pm
Learn about mixing colours, complimentary colours and how to use a limited palette.
A Winter Landscape
inspired by Roland Hilder
Wednesday 2nd December 1 to 3.30pm
Discover a muted palette and create a wintery wonderland that could make a great Christmas card. Using the wonderful Kentish artist, Roland Hilder as our inspiration.
All of my classes are friendly and supportive. If you cannot make a class there might be the opportunity to make up that class by joining another one.
Our pein air painting day at the Abbey, West Malling
Courses
Watercolour Beginners & Improvers
11 weeks Monday 1 to 3pm 11th January to 5th April (excludes 15th February = Half Term & 29th March = BH Monday) £225
Beginners & Improvers
11 weeks Monday 7.30 to 9.30pm 11th January to 5th April (excludes 15th February= Half Term & 29th March = BH Monday) £225
Beginners & Improvers
11 weeks Tuesday 1 to 3pm 12th January to 30th March (excluding Tuesday 16th February= Half Term) £225
Absolute Beginners
5 weeks Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30pm 12th January to 9th February £105
Absolute Beginners
5 weeks Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30pm 23rd February to 30th March £105
ONLINE via Zoom *
Beginners & Improvers
11 weeks Monday 10 to 12pm 11th January to 5th April (excludes 15th February= Half Term & 29th March = BH Monday) £190
* Join from the comfort of your own home. You will be sent a link. You don't need to download Zoom in order to join.
Watercolour Taster Classes
Watercolour Introduction
Wednesday 27th January 1 to 3.30pm
An introduction to watercolour techniques, looking at the different types of washes used to create skies, sea and land.
Watercolour Trees
Friday 12th February 10 to 12.30pm
How to paint trees using various techniques with brushes, sponges, salt and even cling film.
March Hares
Friday 19th March 10 to 12.30pm
How to paint March hares, capturing their movement and the texture of their fur and the landscape around them
Reviews from current students...
Watercolour Art Classes with Victoria are just inspirational - as a complete beginner I have found them to be stimulating, informative, challenging and life affirming. Not only are you given the opportunity to develop an interest, you can make new friends and maybe even discover hidden talents! Kathryn Aldous
I was a complete novice when I joined Victoria’s Water Colour class, never having wielded an art brush since primary school. Victoria’s patient guidance has given me the confidence to experiment with colour and technique, to produce some delightful paintings. Every class I’ve attended has had a great sociable atmosphere. Yes there is homework but you don’t get put in detention if life gets in the way. I always leave class with a smile on my face. Karen Ashdown
I have attended Victoria’s classes for over 5 years. Always informative but also most enjoyable. Victoria teaches not only with deep knowledge and experience of the subject, but also with humour and makes the class a very pleasant way of learning. Lessons include not only help with drawing, understanding proportions and colour mixing, but also explanation of techniques to create exciting effects. ‘Beginners’ and ‘improvers’ all definitely benefit. Basil Mavroleon