Discover the beauty of Botanical Art in this watercolour painting course. Learn to paint plants and flowers while exploring essential techniques such as watercolor washes, fluidity, texture creation, and effective colour application. Develop a strong sense of composition and bring your botanical subjects to life with creativity and skill. This hands-on course is perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their watercolour abilities in a relaxed, inspiring environment.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

• Botanical Watercolor Painting for Beginners, Cara Rosalie Olsen

COURSE OUTLINE

• Basic watercolour techniques such as washes, layering, blending, and texture creation.
• Observe and draw plants and flowers, developing attention to detail in botanical subjects.
• Effective colour theory to create harmonious and vibrant botanical paintings.
• Composition to balance elements and enhance visual impact.
• Developing independent painting skills to continue creating botanical artworks confidently beyond the course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Confidently create vibrant, detailed botanical illustrations
2. Develop your own artistic style, and gain techniques to continue painting independently
3. Embrace the joy of nature-inspired art and bring your watercolour visions to life in a supportive, inspiring environment.

MATERIALS LIST

• Watercolour paints, brushes
• Sketchbook or watercolor paper, and pencils

IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.

ART SUPPLY STOCKISTS

The following stockists are examples of places where you can purchase art materials for your course:

• Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
• Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney. WEA students receive a 10% discount on materials required for their course at the York Street store when showing their course confirmation email.
• Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
• The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
• The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162

You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.