Watercolour Painting for Relaxtion and Calm - Edwinstowe Library - Adult Learning

About this course

Discover the soothing world of watercolour painting in this four-week course designed to help you unwind, reduce stress, and express yourself through art. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this program will guide you through gentle techniques and creative exercises that encourage mindfulness and relaxation. Each week focuses on a different theme—ranging from foundational techniques to emotional expression and nature-inspired art. During the course, you'll explore the flow and beauty of watercolour, learning how to create soft, calming compositions with minimal effort. We’ll cover fundamental techniques, colour blending, intuitive painting exercises, and serene compositions that promote peace and mindfulness. Each session will focus on helping you enjoy the process. Over the course you will get comfortable and confident with watercolour materials, explore and develop techniques and experiment with colour harmony. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Apply at least four foundational watercolour techniques—such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, colour blending and glazing—to create soft, calming visual effects. Produce a personal collection of at least four watercolour artworks that reflect themes of nature, emotion, and tranquillity. Select and use colour intentionally to represent a range of emotional states, demonstrating an understanding of colour theory. Experiment with abstract and representational forms to explore personal themes of calm, nature, and inner peace. Use watercolour techniques to create expressive artwork that reflects a personal sense of relaxation and creativity.

Booking your place and fee information

Booking your place and fee information If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https www.inspireculture.org.uk skills learning funding your courses Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course. To enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Greater London Greater Manchester Liverpool City Region Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Tees Valley West of England West Midlands West Yorkshire