
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
Autumn Term

Courses
Beginners
11 weeks Monday 1 to 3pm 21st September to 7th December (excludes Bank Holiday Monday 26th October = Half Term) £225
The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH
Watercolour Taster Classes
Watercolour Summer School Beginners/ Improvers
Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th July 10am til 1pm £90

A relaxing three mornings creating watercolour sketches in mini sketchbooks (my gift to you), exploring colour, composition, washes and experimental techniques. This will give you the tools to finish your mini sketchbooks or even graduate onto really big ones, over the summer, on holidays and maybe for a lifetime.
Beginners & Improvers 11 weeks Monday 7.30 to 9.30pm 21st September to 7th December (excludes Bank Holiday Monday 26th October = Half Term) £225
Watercolour Summer School Intermediate
Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th August 10am til 1pm £90
Improvers
11 weeks Tuesday 1 to 3pm 22nd September to 18th December (excluding Tuesday 27th October= Half Term) £225
Introduction to Watercolour
Tuesday 1st Septermber 10 to 12.30pm
Introducing washes, glazes and layering plus a quick look at some basic principles and techniques. Hopefully, leaving you intrigued...

Absolute Beginners
5 weeks Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30pm 22nd September to 20th October
£105
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​ONLINE via Zoom
Beginners & Improvers
11 weeks Monday 10 to 12pm 21st September to 7th December (excludes Bank Holiday Monday 26th October = Half Term) £190
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A relaxing three mornings creating watercolour sketches in mini sketchbooks (my gift to you), exploring colour, composition, washes and experimental techniques. This will give you the tools to finish your mini sketchbooks or even graduate onto really big ones, over the summer, on holidays and maybe for a lifetime.
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