8-Week Watercolour Class:
Beginner-Intermediate Levels Welcome

Create beautiful paintings
and connect with likeminded creatives.

Autumn 2024 Watercolour Classes: Enrolment Now Open

8-Week Watercolour Class (Wednesdays) - October 2nd - 27th November 2024

8-Week Watercolour Class (Thursdays) - October 3rd - 28th November 2024


8-Week Watercolour Autumn Classes - Edinburgh
Class:
Register Here

This 8-week course is designed to help you discover more about yourself as an artist, develop new skills to build on your techniques and be a place for you to meet like-minded creatives within the city. 

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of watercolour as a medium, you’ll be part of a larger community of local artists.

…and the best part?

You’ll walk away with a portfolio of your own work! 

No experience is needed, as these classes are designed for beginners and intermediate painters, who are looking to develop new skills and techniques, whilst building more confidence in painting with watercolour paints.

Materials will also be provided for the whole course so all you need to bring is yourself and a bag to take home your beautiful projects.

The course is limited to 18 spaces, allowing you to make new friendships and have quality time with the tutor. All classes will start with some warm-up exercises, and each week we will progress through the different stages of building up to a final piece of work and a stunning sketchbook full of your ideas, compositions, and techniques that you can take home and continue building on.

We’re excited to meet you!

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

  • This will be an introduction to the basics of watercolour painting, looking into types of paper and how to select the right kinds of paper and brushes for your watercolours.

  • We'll move on to techniques, such as wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and dry brushing. You'll learn the different effects that each technique can create, and how to use them in your watercolour paintings.

  • Dive into colour theory, whilst expanding on different brush techniques such as pushing and pulling your colours to create unique blending effects and learn how to mix your colours as well as how they can create different moods in your images.

  • We will be looking at complementary colours, focusing on how to utilise this for light and shade within your work, how they work together along with layering your colors for depth within the image.

  • You will be introduced to the principles of observation and scale and taught how to work with light to give your paintings a realistic and vibrant feel. You will also be taught how to create tonal values and work with different textures.

  • During this week, you will learn how to create larger pieces, from sketches and studies to different finishes, focusing on enhancing parts of the image, looking at how different compositions respond differently and how to varnish and look after the work once it’s complete.

  • You will be guided through the process of creating a final piece, looking at your previous compositions and learning techniques to create a stunning finished piece of work that you can take home!

Course

Details

Class Size:

This workshop is limited to 18 participants, allowing you to have high-quality 1:1 time with your tutor, and retaining an intimate setting for your collaborative work.

Autumn Dates & Times:

Wednesday Class: 10 Spaces
Every Wednesday evening starting
2nd October - 27th November 2024
including a one-week break

Thursday Class: 12 Spaces
Every Thursday evening starting
3rd October - 28th November 2024
including a one-week break

Classes will run from 6:30pm until 8:15pm (Including a 15-minute break with light refreshments). There is also a cafe in the building where tea and coffee will be available during our breaks.

Location:

Classes are held at The French Institute Edinburgh, a beautiful cultural and creative building in the heart of the Royal Mile, just a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverly Station.

Address:
The French Institute
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RF

Your Tutor:

Diana Kristin

With a career in the creative industry spanning over 15 years, I am a passionate artist and freelancer based in Edinburgh. I started at Falmouth University where I was shortlisted for the MIDAS award during my Undergraduate Degree. The journey continued as I moved to Edinburgh to study at the Edinburgh College of Art and pursue my MFA in Contemporary Practice.

The invaluable experience gained through my freelance work in Glasgow as an Illustrator and Artist allowed me to complete my MA in Illustration & Design at the Glasgow School of Art where I was awarded the John Hamilton Scholarship, and an internship with Penguin Random House.

Today, I continue to express my creativity on a freelance basis, based in Edinburgh and working with many different clients across the UK & abroad.

Pricing & Registration

Your course fee includes:

High-Quality Materials:

  • A Collection of Professional Watercolour Paints

  • A Set of Paint Brushes

  • 4 x 300gsm Art Paper

  • 1 x Hardback Sketchbook

2-Month Watercolour Course:

  • 8 x Watercolour Workshops including personal 1:1 feedback on your art

  • 1 x Accompanying Watercolour Tutorial Handbook

Standard Admission: £350
Early Bird Rate: £275

Each class is limited to just 18 participants. This allows you to have high-quality 1:1 time with the tutor, and to retain an intimate setting for your collaborative work.

8-Week Watercolour Autumn Classes - Edinburgh
Class:
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Any questions? Feel free to email
diana@edinburghartworkshop.com

  • "As someone who has always been intimidated by painting, I was hesitant to take a class. However, Diana was kind, supportive, and knowledgeable, and she made the learning process feel accessible and enjoyable. I can't recommend her enough!"

    S Elanzen

  • "Diana's watercolour lessons have been a game-changer for me! Her teaching style is approachable and easy to follow, and I've seen a tremendous improvement in my skills since starting her classes."

    L Yates

  • "The lessons are not just informative, but also fun and engaging. She has a unique way of keeping students motivated and inspired to create beautiful artwork."

    C Ward

 FAQ’s

  • A: The duration of the course is 8 weeks, with classes taking place once a week for 2 hours each session. Classes will be held at The French Institute in Edinburgh. All materials will be provided along with a 5-10 min break in each class for coffee, tea and discussion.

  • A: The maximum number of students per class is 18, to ensure each student gets the attention and support they need to develop their skills. This also allows for more meaningful and interactive discussions during the course.

  • A: Our 8-week watercolour course covers topics such as understanding colour, materials and techniques, fundamental painting skills, composition and design, and more. We will also discuss the history and fundamentals of watercolour painting, as well as the importance of creativity and personal expression. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and confidence to create beautiful watercolour paintings.

  • A: On completion of this course you will have a sketchbook with all of your techniques from the class, plus a beautiful final piece of your own to take home.

  • A: No, the fees for this course are all-inclusive. No additional fees or hidden charges will be incurred. Light refreshments are provided by the tutor, but there is also a cafe on site if you wish to purchase additional coffees/cakes etc.

  • A: All your supplies are included in the class, and will be provided to you during your first session.

  • Spring 2024 Wednesday Classes:

    Week 1 - April 3rd

    Week 2 - April 10th

    Week 3 - April 17th

    Week 4 - April 24th

    Mid-Term Break: May 1st

    Week 5 - May 8th

    Week 6 - May 15th

    Week 7 - May 22nd

    Week 8 - May 29th


    Spring 2024 Thursday Classes:

    Week 1 -April 4th

    Week 2 - April 11th

    Week 3 - April 18th

    Week 4 - April 25th

    Mid-Term Break: May 2nd

    Week 5 - May 9th

    Week 6 - May 16th

    Week 7 - May 23th

    Week 8 - May 30th

  • We will always re-cap from the last session. There is also a booklet given out in week one for you to follow along and keep track of your weeks.
    Please get in touch with the course leader if you aren’t able to make some of the dates so that we can work something out for you.