Course Code: CW1225
Tutor: Jo Dalgety
When: Fri 10.00am - 1.00pm
Dates: 2 May - 23 May 2025
Duration: 4 weeks
Maximum Enrolment: 10
Cost: $220
This class is perfect for anyone eager to explore the creative potential of watercolour.
We will look at different artists who have used the medium of watercolour, build a visual databank of various techniques and discuss the elements that make up a good work.
Through demonstrations and exercises, we will explore various technical applications and processes to help you achieve your desired expression or refresh your current practice.
The remainder of each session is dedicated to working on your own painting in a supportive, focused environment
This is a fun, explorative class designed for beginners and those with some painting experience (no prior experience with watercolour is necessary). Join like-minded individuals to enhance your skills and ignite your creativity!
Materials list
A basic kit of materials to get you up and going is listed here. Specialist art shops are the best option and will provide student discounts if you mention that you are attending the school.
The stores we recommend are:
• Studio Art Supplies: Crummer Road, Grey Lynn.
• The French Art Shop: Taylors Road, Morningside (beside Briscoes)
• Gordon Harris: Gillies Avenue, Newmarket and Symonds Street, Auckland Central
• Takapuna Art Supplies: Takapuna
Materials to bring:
• Watercolour pad/or block: postcard size/A5 or A4 (for experiments) Hahnemüle Britannia Matt 300g watercolour 300g A5 PKT10 (reasonable price & good quality)
• Flat butter / pallet knife: to separate each page from the watercolour block as required
• Water colour brushes of your choice: at least 3 different brushes Recommended: a round, and a flat watercolour brush (synthetic or real hair ok)
Your tutor will bring in some brushes to demonstrate the different varieties available
• Painter’s tape: delicate (purple coloured tape)
• A rag: to dry brushes between changing colours
• Paper towels
• Watercolours of your choice: recommended to bring a set with a range of colours from tubes or blocks (pans). If you are not sure, bring what you have, and by the end of the first lesson you will know what you would like to work with. The 3 primary colours (red, yellow, blue) are a good start. Both tube colours and pans are good (it comes down to personal preference)
• Inspiration: bring some photocopies or photos you are inspired by to kick-start your course project.
This list is a general guide only. The majority (not necessarily all) of these materials may be used as students’ progress.
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Standard Booking
Available until Fri 2 May 10am
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
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NZ$220.00 | |
Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation
Available until Fri 2 May 10am
A $10 donation will go to our BSA Student Fund - helping those who are unwaged or under financial hardship (with a Community Services Card) to attend our courses.
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NZ$230.00 |
Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021