Gallery47 Online Courses
Beginner Watercolour Course
Discover the fundamentals of watercolour painting with this online course designed for beginners. Learn essential techniques such as colour mixing, brush handling, and layering to create vibrant, expressive artworks.
Suitable for those new to watercolours, the course offers step-by-step guidance to build confidence and develop your own style from the comfort of home.
$65.00 - AUD
About the course
This online course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Designed for beginners, it covers essential techniques such as colour mixing, brushwork, washes, gradients, and layering. Students will learn how to control water and pigment to achieve various effects and develop a strong understanding of composition and colour theory tailored to watercolours.
Practical exercises guide participants through creating simple projects, building confidence and skills progressively. The flexible, self-paced format allows learners to revisit lessons and practise at their own rhythm, providing a solid foundation for further artistic development.
What You’ll Learn
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Watercolour Tools & Materials
Learn about paints, papers, brushes, and how water interacts with pigment to create soft or bold effects.
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Build Core Techniques & Confidence
Explore foundational methods like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering light to dark, and achieving tone and transparency.
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Create and Complete Simple Paintings
Use tracing or sketching to build confidence, apply your new skills to small projects, and develop an eye for light, shadow, and colour harmony.
