Watercolour Wash and Ink - Edwinstowe Library - Adult Learning

About this course

Discover the expressive beauty of combining watercolour washes with ink in this creative course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a supportive environment to explore the dynamic interplay between fluid colour and bold line. Through guided exercises and small projects, you'll learn to create vibrant artworks that capture both structure and spontaneity. Throughout the course, you’ll be introduced to a wide range of techniques and creative approaches. You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of watercolour application, including flat washes, graded washes, and wet-on-wet techniques. As the course progresses, you’ll explore how to incorporate ink through line work, texture, and contrast, using tools such as fineliners and dip pens. Each week focuses on a different theme—ranging from abstract compositions, natural objects, nature, still life—allowing you to apply your skills in varied and engaging contexts. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify and use essential tools and materials for watercolour and ink art. Apply a range of watercolour wash techniques and ink drawing methods. Combine ink and watercolour to create expressive and balanced compositions. Analyse and critique their own work and that of others using visual art principles. Develop a personal artistic voice through experimentation and practice. Produce a cohesive final artwork that integrates the techniques learned.

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