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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 Courses 
 

Different levels- Spring Term

Exploring a variety of different subjects and techniques & designed to inspire you to at home or on holiday.

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Beginners  
11 weeks Monday 1 to 3pm 12th January to 30th March (excludes Monday 16th February = Half Term)  £225

Beginners  & Improvers
11 weeks Monday 7.30 to 9.30pm 12th January to 30th March (excludes Monday 16th February= Half Term)  £225


The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH

Watercolour Taster Classes 
 

Absolute beginners- introduction to techniques 

Wednesday 21st January 1pm to 3.30pm- any level

Looking at mixing colour and exploring basic washes & techniques.

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Spring Landscape

Wednesday 4th February 1pm to 3.30pm- any level

Looking at colour, composition, washes & techniques, creating a sense of distance and textures.

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Hares

Wednesday 4th March 1pm to 3.30pm- any level

Looking at colour, animal proportions, washes & techniques, including how to paint fur and backgrounds. 

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Improvers

11 weeks Tuesday 1 to 3pm 13th January to 31st March  (excluding Tuesday 17th February= Half Term) £225

Seascapes

Wednesday 25th March 1 to 3.30pm- any level

Looking at colour mixing, washes & techniques and how to create texture, including dry brush, sandpaper, wax resist, salt. 

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​ONLINE via Zoom

Beginners & Improvers

11 weeks Monday 10 to 12pm 12th January to 30th March (excludes Monday 16th February= Half Term)

£190

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Absolute Beginners- introduction to Watercolours

5 weeks Friday 10 to 12pm 27th February to 27th March

£105

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Boats

Friday 1st April 1 to 3.30pm- any level

Looking at colour mixing, washes & techniques and how to create texture, including dry brush, sandpaper, wax resist, salt. 

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Reviews from current students...

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

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 discovered the joys of zoom during Lockdown. Here is a review of one of my Saturday online classes in the Kent Messenger by Angela Cole, who
joined us for pen & wash. Online has remained popular since Lockdown & can really suit some students. 

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