
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.

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.

Spring Landscape
Wednesday 4th February 1pm to 3.30pm- any level
Looking at colour, composition, washes & techniques, creating a sense of distance and textures.

Hares
Wednesday 4th March 1pm to 3.30pm- any level
Looking at colour, animal proportions, washes & techniques, including how to paint fur and backgrounds.

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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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.


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