Watercolour Painting for Beginners
Discover the beauty of watercolour painting in this structured, supportive course designed for beginners and those wanting to refine their technique. Whether you are completely new to watercolours or returning to build confidence, you will be guided step by step through essential skills and creative exercises.
Starting with the fundamentals, you will explore brush control, washes, layering and colour mixing. Through structured weekly exercises, you will progressively build your skills before applying them to create three complete paintings that develop your technique and artistic expression.
Your tutor provides clear demonstrations and personalised feedback in a small-group setting, ensuring beginners feel supported while more experienced students are encouraged to extend their abilities. This is an ongoing course, allowing you to re-enrol and continue refining your style and technique over time.
Course Content
- Understanding watercolour materials and equipment
- Brush techniques, pigment application and colour mixing
- Composition, light and tone in still life and botanical subjects
Schedule & Pricing
- Multiple intakes available throughout the year
- Duration: 4 sessions, 10:00am–3:00pm
- Course fee: From $449
Additional Information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Wear old clothes or bring an apron
- Long hair must be tied back
Details
You will learn
- Essential watercolour brush and wash techniques
- How to control tone, colour and layering
- How to compose and complete three finished paintings
You will get
- Step-by-step demonstrations and guided exercises
- Personalised feedback in a small group setting
- A supportive studio environment to build confidence
Appropriate for
All levels welcome; ideal for beginners, with some drawing experience helpful.
Preparation
What to bring
- Watercolour materials kit or your own supplies
- Apron or old clothes
- Closed-in shoes
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes or bring an apron
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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