Watercolour Classes - January to March 2026

  St. Bede's Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AQ

1. Fields and Flowers
2. Animal Characters on Cards
3. Sea and Sand Dunes
4. Coastal Cottages
5. Spring into Summer Flowers
6. Tropical Birds

These classes are suitable for beginners, or those with a little experience. Everyone is welcome including children over 12 (accompanied by a paying adult).

We aim to have fun whilst we learn. No drawing skills are necessary as templates are provided. We go through everything step by step. Classes will consist of 12 or less people, so everyone will get plenty of feedback and guidance. 

All materials are provided. We also provide a list of materials and worksheets so you can practice at home.

Each workshop is £45 with discounts for multiple bookings. Full details at the bottom of this page.

Your host will be me... Andrew Brown. You can find more details about me if you click here.

You can book by emailing:
andrewbrownart@outlook.com 

Workshop #1: Fields and Flowers Saturday 10 January 10am - 1pm

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I've got three cracking landscapes for you to try. We will be using masking fluid, scratching techniques, splatter and opaque gouache paint. When complete, your paintings will fit into standard sized frames so you can show off your talent!

Workshop #2: Animal Characters on Cards Saturday 24 January 10am - 1pm

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We will be learning how to transfer a basic outline to our paper using a template, then draw in the linework with a fine-liner pen before we apply the watercolour paint. This lesson is perfect for relaxing and learning to loosen up your painting style. Pens, paint, paper, blank cards and envelopes are provided so you can treat your family and friends to a special greetings card. (Personally, I like the mouse. Possibly a Valentine's Card?)

Workshop #3: Sea and Sand Dunes Saturday 7 February 10am-1pm 

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Waves can be a bit tricky to paint, but not if you know the secret! I've got three seascapes for you to choose from. A day time, an evening and a sunset. (Sail boats, lighthouses and footprints included!)

Workshop # 4: Coastal Cottages Saturday 21 February 10am-1pm 

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Some quirky cottages for you to paint, This is an exercise in using cool and warm greys to produce luscious textures in roofs, chimneys and dry stone walls. Check out the sky blending into the sea and the textures in the driveway. Lots to learn here!

Workshop #5: Spring into Summer Flowers Saturday 7 March 10am-1pm 

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A simple watercolour flower can look amazing and will build your confidence and joy in painting. We will be using soft yellows, pinks and lavenders to create these lovely floral images.

Workshop #6: Tropical Birds Saturday 21 March 10am-1pm

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Watercolour painting is a simple four stage process; whether it's trees, tulips or tropical birds!

1. We sketch out the design. (Using my templates.)

2. We block in the colours.

3. We add the shadows and darks.

4. We finish off with final touches, detail and textures.

Give me three hours of your time and I will show you exactly how to do it.

Prices
Each Workshop is £45. If you wish to pay in advance for more than one session the following prices apply:

1=£45, 2=£41, 3=£40, 4=£39, 5=£38, 6=£37 each.

Thank you.