Watercolour painting lessons in Cambridge

Take your watercolour painting skills to the next level with personalised one-to-one lessons

Message me to discuss your personal objectives

In these lessons you can address the bottlenecks that have been holding you back from improving. Through a systematic approach, gentle feedback and clear demonstrations you will develop confidence in using watercolour paints.

What skills will you learn?

  • wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and glazing techniques
  • mixing colours
  • composition
  • layering
  • and much more!

How it works

  • Message me to describe your goals and aspirations
  • Choose the best time, day and duration of the lesson
  • I will send a lesson plan detailing what we will learn
  • You will come to the lesson and focus on a specific set of skills
  • You can continue practising at home with a clearly described take-home task

How do I know that these lessons will help me improve?

I have been using watercolour paints for more than 20 years and I have a deep understanding of all possible bottlenecks: The paint is dripping and destroying my painting! The colours get muddy and I don’t like them! The painting looks flat but I really want to make it realistic! I went through it all and I will guide you so that you can jump through the hoops fast.

How do I know that these lessons are for me?

These lessons are for those who have tried watercolour painting and want to improve their technique through a systematic approach with personalised feedback.

Location

  • Central Cambridge
  • Spacious well-lit room with an easel and art supplies
  • Online

What materials should I bring?

I can supply materials, but it is recommended to have your own so that you can continue practising at home.

  • A watercolour set
  • A watercolour brush
  • A watercolour paper pad
  • Pencil and soft rubber

What will we paint?

Once you message me, we will choose the subject matter. Possible options are: sealife, birds and still life