Watercolours from Scratch (C00290-121303)

Course Overview:

A course suited to the complete beginner in watercolour painting, introducing the basic techniques required in order to gain some confidence and mastery of the medium

Entry Requirements:

This is a beginners course and so is suitable for those with little or no experience of painting in watercolours. Previous knowledge of painting and drawing is useful but not essential. Interview and advice is not required before enrolment.

Course Content:

The course emphasis is on gaining technical skills in watercolour painting. These include wet in wet, laying on a wash, glazing with washes, wet on dry, dry brush, mark-making, adding detail, use of pasty paint, line and wash, resist methods, how to correct mistakes etc. etc. Subject matter will include working from objects - natural forms, man made forms etc and also from photographs. You will learn through practical hands on experience, exchanging ideas and experience with others. There will be a mix of tutor demonstrations and formal 1:1 tuition.

Assessment Methods:

There will be personal and group critiques and you will be given individual informal verbal feedback as your work progresses and take part in discussions.

Additional Information:

You are expected to provide your own art materials and pay for any visits to Museums and galleries. At the start of the course the tutor will give advice and issue a more detailed materials list. If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email ccs@racc.ac.uk If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

If you would like more information on course fees and how to get additional help to pay for them, please click here

Bring To First Class:

Please bring a small notebook, pencil and rubber. Also, please bring any watercolour materials and equipment you may already own. However, do not buy any prior to the start of the course before receiving advice from the tutor on e.g. suitable paint colours, brushes, palette and paper etc

Attendance:

Regular attendance is recommended to ensure you benefit fully from the class

Alternative Courses:

• C00134-131501 24+ UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Part Time Day Level 3
  Start: 12/09/2013 Duration: 42 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (10:00 to 17:00)
• C00135-131401 24+ UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (2yr) Part Time Eve Level 3
  Start: 18/09/2013 Duration: 36 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (18:00 to 21:30)
• C00133-131401 24+ UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Full Time Level 3
  Start: 11/09/2013 Duration: 34 week(s) Days/Time: Wed, Thu, Fri (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00776-121301 Anatomical Drawing for All
  Start: 18/06/2013 Duration: 4 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00776-131401 Anatomical Drawing for All
  Start: 17/09/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00776-131402 Anatomical Drawing for all
  Start: 14/01/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00776-131403 Anatomical Drawing for all
  Start: 22/04/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00146-121303 Botanical Painting & Drawing
  Start: 22/07/2013 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00146-131401 Botanical Painting & Drawing
  Start: 25/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:30)
• C00146-131402 Botanical Painting & Drawing
  Start: 15/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:30)
• C00146-131403 Botanical Painting & Drawing
  Start: 30/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:30)
• C00587-131501 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in 3D Design Crafts Level 4 (2yr)
  Start: 13/09/2013 Duration: 72 week(s) Days/Time: Fri (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00363-131501 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography & Digital Media Level 4 (2yr)
  Start: 13/09/2013 Duration: 72 week(s) Days/Time: Fri (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00780-121301 Cezane - Two day Practical Painting and Drawing Workshop
  Start: 28/06/2013 Duration: 2 week(s) Days/Time: Fri (10:00 to 17:00)
• C00145-131412 Drawing and Painting School
  Start: 26/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00740-131401 Drawing Day
  Start: 22/03/2014 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Sat (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00741-131402 Drawing Day
  Start: 14/06/2014 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Sat (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00142-131401 Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 19/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00142-131402 Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 26/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (10:00 to 12:30)
• C00142-131403 Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 16/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00142-131404 Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 17/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00145-131404 Drawing School
  Start: 12/10/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:00 to 13:00)
• C00745-121301 Drawing with an iPad
  Start: 05/06/2013 Duration: 4 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (18:30 to 21:00)
• C00285-131401 Intensive Portfolio
  Start: 14/07/2014 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Mon, Wed (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00152-131401 Oil Painting from Scratch
  Start: 16/09/2013 Duration: 13 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (10:00 to 13:00)
• C00152-131402 Oil Painting from Scratch
  Start: 25/09/2013 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00152-131403 Oil Painting from Scratch
  Start: 13/01/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (10:00 to 13:00)
• C00152-131404 Oil Painting from Scratch
  Start: 15/01/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00152-131405 Oil Painting from Scratch
  Start: 23/04/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00152-131406 Oil Painting from Scratch
  Start: 28/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (10:00 to 13:00), Wed (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00154-131401 Painting & Drawing
  Start: 17/09/2013 Duration: 17 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00154-131402 Painting & Drawing
  Start: 17/01/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Fri (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00154-131403 Painting & Drawing
  Start: 25/02/2014 Duration: 17 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (19:00 to 21:30)
• C00155-131401 Painting & Drawing BTEC L2 Diploma
  Start: 17/09/2013 Duration: 36 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00291-131401 Painting & Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 23/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (09:30 to 12:00)
• C00291-131402 Painting & Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 13/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (09:30 to 12:00)
• C00291-131403 Painting & Drawing from Scratch
  Start: 28/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (09:30 to 12:00)
• C00714-131401 Painting and Drawing
  Start: 18/09/2013 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:30)
• C00714-131402 Painting and Drawing
  Start: 15/01/2014 Duration: 9 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:00)
• C00714-131403 Painting and Drawing
  Start: 23/04/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:30)
• C00623-131401 Painting and Drawing Outdoors in Richmond
  Start: 28/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (14:00 to 17:00)
• C00145-131408 Painting School
  Start: 18/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00493-131401 Taster - Botanical Painting
  Start: 11/09/2013 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Wed (13:30 to 16:30)
• C00145-131401 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 18/09/2013 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131402 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 19/09/2013 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131403 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 19/09/2013 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131405 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 06/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131406 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 15/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Wed (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131407 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 16/01/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131409 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 23/04/2014 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time: Wed, Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131410 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 24/04/2014 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 12:30)
• C00145-131411 Waterbased Painting & Drawing
  Start: 24/04/2014 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time: Wed, Thu (09:30 to 12:30)

How to Enrol:

Enrolment is best carried out online. If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to Richmond Adult Community College and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Clifden Centre, Clifden Road, Twickenham TW1 4LT.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much homework will I need to do outside of class? You will be advised on what to practise at home if you have the time available to you. What will happen if I miss a class? Whenever possible, please inform your tutor in advance (planned absences). Your tutor will always try to ensure that you are given any information missed during your absence in subsequent sessions. When will the exams take place? This is a leisure course and so there is no exam or accreditation. Do I need any special clothing or equipment? Wear comfortable clothes as you may get paint or ink on your clothes, you may wish to bring in an overall or apron to protect your clothes. Is there any tutorial support? You will get individual attention and advice.

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
IAG - Not sure which course to go for? Find out more about our IAG service