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Expressive Watercolours - Fleet Library - Friday 26th June, 3rd, 10th and 17th July 2026 - 10.00am

Expressive Watercolours - Fleet Library - Friday 26th June, 3rd, 10th and 17th July 2026 - 10.00am

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Expressive Watercolours

Fleet Library

Friday 26th June,3rd, 10th and 17th July 2026 

10.00am to 12.30pm

Free tuition, £10 materials payable to tutor

This course provides a calm, supportive space for reflection and wellbeing through the mindful, therapeutic practice of watercolour painting. It also introduces a range of watercolour techniques that build week by week, supporting participants in developing a unique and expressive painting style.

Learning Goals:

  • Identify and reflect on how watercolour subjects can support relaxation, emotional expression, and personal wellbeing.
  • Identify and apply appropriate visual language regarding both traditional and experimental watercolour techniques to your own artwork and in your final finished outcomes.
  • Select colours and techniques independently to express an idea or mood in watercolour with increased confidence.
  • Evaluate the wellbeing benefits of art by identifying at least one positive effect.

About the course: This course is designed to introduce you to the exciting world of traditional and expressive watercolours.

Who is this course for: This course, funded by UK government is for Hampshire residents aged 19+, and provides a basic introduction to both traditional and experimental watercolour painting. You will be gently led through a series of activities

Previous knowledge or experience: None required. This course is designed for beginners, but anyone is welcome.

How will I learn: Tutor demonstrations, questions and answers, visual resources/worksheets/hand-outs, practical activities. Option for learner to keep a written and visual working journal/sketchbook.

How will I be assessed: Formative assessment through Q and A/tutor notes, learner note taking, practical activities/samples/artwork and keeping an on-going working journal/sketchbook.

What shall I bring: Apron or wear old clothing. Optional A5 or A4 sketchbook/work journal. Materials fee. All other materials, tools, equipment and other resources will be provided by the tutor.

Next steps: Expressive Watercolours for Improvers course. Progression onto other Learning in Libraries arts and/or crafts courses and workshops or independent study.

This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have. If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.

You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.

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