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
Absolute 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 Classes
Winter Scenes
Wednesday 26th November 1pm to 3.30pm- any level
Looking at colour, composition, washes & techniques including masking fluid, salt, wax resist & cling film.
Wednesday 10th December1pm to
3.30pm £25-any level
Colour Theory
A colour theory class all about how to mix colours, use a limited palette and understand how colour can change the mood of a picture. We will learn about how cool and warm colours can be mixed but also how complimentary (contrasting) and harmonious colours can be used in the background.
Improvers
11 weeks Tuesday 1 to 3pm 13th January to 31st March (excluding Tuesday 17th February= Half Term) £225
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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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Beginners
11 weeks Friday 10 to 12pm 9th January to 27th March (excluding Friday 20th February= Half Term ) £225​
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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