Sketching and Watercolour – an Introduction (Stage 1)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£359

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide some art materials and equipment to use on the course. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

• Notebook and pens/pencils to make notes
• Hardback A4 sketchbook (160gsm or heavier)
• Drawing pencils; 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
• Putty rubber
• Rubber
• Pencil sharpener
• Charcoal
• Set of fine line drawing pens (waterproof ink)
• A roll of cheap lining paper of A3 sugar paper
• Watercolour paper pad
• Watercolour paints
• Set of watercolour brushes

More guidance will be given during your first class about the watercolour supplies you’ll need, so you may wish to wait until after your first class to purchase some.

• Learn to see and paint the world around you
• Skills with charcoal, pencil, pen, and watercolour to create lively images through expressive use of line and mark making
• Tone, contrast, textures, colour, and form
• Capturing movement and basic perspective
• Basic techniques to approach landscape, botanical subjects, objects, and people

At the end of the course you'll:

• Possess improved artistic skills and confidence to approach observational drawing in a range of media and techniques
• Possess basic watercolour techniques and apply them to sketching
• Be able to use a sketchbook as a visual journey or to hold research for a project
• Be able to relax through art
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

No, there is no formal assessment. You’ll group share your work at the end of each session with the intention to support, inspire and encourage each other’s learning. 

As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.