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Watercolour Classes

If you have materials ie pencils, watercolour etc and paper  it would be helpful if you brought them, if you don't I will have everything for you to try for the first week. And I can advise you on what to buy. Give me a shout at                                                                  if you want to have a chat about what would suit you best. 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 Alizarin red, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian or cerulean blue and lemon yellow. (eg. Winsor & Newton Cotman range). Then you can gradually add to your stash. 

Watercolour Courses
Variety of subjects - 11 weeks
The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH

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Absolute Beginners

11 weeks MONDAY PM 28th April to 14th July1pm to 3.30pm 

(excluding BH Mon 5th & 26th May) £225

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Beginners & Improvers

11 weeks MONDAY EVE 28th April to 14th July 7.30pm to 9.30pm

(excluding BH Monday 5th & 26th May) £225 FULL, waiting list only 

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Beginners & Improvers

11 weeks TUESDAY pm 23rdApril to 8th July 10am to 12.30pm (excluding Friday 30th May= Half Term) £225

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Beginners & Improvers

11 weeks FRIDAY AM 25th April to 11th July 10am to 12.30pm (excluding Friday 30th May= Half Term) £225

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 Beginners/ Improvers     
11 weeks Monday AM 28th April to 14th July 10 to 12pm
(excluding BH Mon 5th & 26th May) £190

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

Landscapes- Wednesday 7th May

1pm to 3.30pm £25- any level

Looking at skies, foliage, distance, composition, colour & tone & traditional & experimental techniques.

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Trees - Wednesday 14th May 1pm to 3.30pm £25- any level

Looking at the shape of different trees, different brush & experimental techniques inc sponges, salt etc

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Summer Meadow- Experimental Techniques-  Wednesday11th June 1pm to 3.30pm £25- any level

Using experimental techniques such as sponges, clingfilm etc & mixed media to create a more impressionistic landscape with lots of flowers.

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Seascapes - Wednesday 18th June 1pm to 3.30pm £25- any level

Discovering some great techniques in order to paint sand, sea and rocks, including wet in wet, dry on dry & using salt, clingfilm, etc.

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Boats - Wednesday 2nd July 1pm to 3.30pm £25- any level

Looking at the proportions & texture of boats using various techniques inc. sandpaper & salt. Also creating atmospheric skies.​​​​
 

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Colour Theory Class
Friday 28th March10am -1pm £25

 

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.

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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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