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Everything you need to complete this watercolour masterclass series, arriving straight to your door in our beautifully packaged gift box!

This 3-part series has been designed to fully immerse you in the world of watercolour, with a special focus on animals, all from the comfort of home.

Part 1: Mumui the Orangutan
Part 2: Night Rhino
Part 3: River Fish

See Harriets complimentary video masterclass tutorials at a time that suits you in our mobile app. Instructions on how to access this can be found in your printed set of instructions.

With each new species you'll learn new techniques and skills:
proportion, shape, colour, form & texture
Create depth in colour through layering washes
Create character & expression through mark-making
Composition & movement

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See more of Harriet's work on Instagram @harrietgillettart

Obby - Discover London's favourite classes and workshops.

Wildlife in Watercolour - Painting Kit

Experiment and surprise yourself with the infinite possibilities that watercolours can offer with the help of the artist - Maria.
With a video tutorial Maria will guide you step-by-step into the delicate world of watercolours and help you complete your own version of Venus in bloom.

First we will practice some of the fundamental watercolour techniques and how to tame this wonderful medium.  You will learn about the different watercolour strokes, mixing colours, and experiment with some of the most exciting watercolour techniques - colour gradient and using negative space.

You will then have a chance to apply those techniques on a pre-sketched watercolour paper and create your own version of the design.

Learn the foundational techniques you need for a lifetime of successful painting with watercolours!

Watercolour painting kit - Venus in bloom

A pack containing two canvases 8x10 and different media for you to create a unique piece, acrylic paint, two colours plus white, acrylic modelling paste, paint brushes, gold, silver, or rose leaf flakes, glue, paint tray.  In the pack there is instructions on how to use the different media and some ideas to get you started.  There is also a link included to a video so you can follow along if you wish to.

E-course Dual Mixed media art pack

Painting is a great way to relax and clear your head.

In this online workshop I will demonstrate how to use gouache and watercolour paint and what the differences are.
(If you would like to use acrylic paints, you are very welcome to do so but the result may be a bit a bit different.) I will make a painting from scratch and I invite you to join me in the process whilst answering any questions you may have in the meantime.

In this class we will be painting from a reference photo which you can download for free from my website beforehand.
Each class will be a different picture so it is worth checking to see what we will be painting this week.

hope to see you in class soon!

Irene

Mindful Watercolour and Gouache Painting Class

We are incredibly excited to announce our collaboration with the most gorgeous brand, Pale Fox Prosecco!

In this course you will learn to paint beautiful floral watercolours with the help of professional artists Grace Bull and Amy Harwood, whilst you also enjoy a glass of delicious Pale Fox Prosecco.

Join an individual class, or purchase a discounted 3 class bundle, so you can really take your skills to the next level...

1) Seasonal florals with Grace | Saturday 25th September

2) Seasonal florals with Grace | Saturday 23rd October

3) Seasonal festive florals with Amy | Saturday 13th November

At each class, you will work from a freshly cut bouquet of seasonal flowers, sourced from our local florist Moyses Stevens.

Your instructor will begin with some fun floral pencil drawings to loosen you up and then gradually introduce you to new watercolour techniques as you progress through each session. These will include washes, wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on wet, colour layering, as well as adding in detailing with either paint or pen.

You’ll leave this mindful painting experience with your own unique botanical illustration on lovely watercolour paper, ready to hang in your home or gift to a friend.

Fresh Florals in Watercolour ft. Pale Fox Prosecco

Watercolour artist Eva Merendes, will lead you through the easy steps for a beautiful and contemporary watercolour artwork. Helping you gain confidence, whilst teaching you different techniques you can use and explore.

These evening workshops can be enjoyed with friends and family or can be enjoyed solo. We make sure everyone feels welcome at a place where you can meet new people.

I haven't done art since school, will this workshop be suitable for me?
It’s perfect. You can be a complete beginner or have some experience already. This workshop is fun and engaging, with no pressure to produce a masterpiece, it’s to switch off for an evening and enjoy yourself with other people.

Watercolour and Wine Workshop 

In this beginners class you'll learn how to paint your own watercolour based on a fresh flower arrangement or floral scene. The class is also BYOB, with tea / coffee also being provided.

No experience is required, just an interest in learning. You'll be guided you through everything, including colour mixing and mark making, before working on a main piece, painting from life, based on a fresh flower arrangement! You’ll get lots of tips and become more confident in your work, whilst developing your own style. You'll also feel the mindfulness effects of being creative - it is amazing!

Capacity is limited, to ensure you feel nice, relaxed and get enough guidance. Ahhhhh lovely.

Make Your Own Watercolour Flowers Painting

Watercolour paint is super versatile and a perfect medium for Painting beginners.

The teacher for this workshop, Irene, particularly loves how colours can be mixed and blended within this medium and how effects can be created by adding more or less water to the paint.

In this class you will use a different reference picture and paint together so everyone goes home with a beautiful handmade painting.

There is no need to bring any drawing/painting materials as all you need will be provided. Although water paint stains are usually easily to remove from clothes in the washing machine it might be worth wearing something that can handle a stain.

​Classes run from Escape Bar Stratford every other Monday - each class will be different so returning students are very welcome to join again.

Mindful Watercolour and Gouache Painting class for beginners

By popular demand Ubie has created a Watercolour Skills Class.

This will be the first class in a series that we will run from time to time alongside their popular Mandala Drawing, Mandotla and Mindful Pattern Design Art Classes.

In the morning learn all about the tools and techniques!

You will learn all about water control, working with dry, damp and saturated paper.  You will learn key skills such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting skills and learn to create washes and blend colours.

As your confidence grows we will work with different brush types, (round, flat and split) and see how they are used to create different effects in watercolour.

After a short break for lunch, you will put all the skills together to create your own lovely watercolour artwork!  There will be lots of examples and encouragement to inspire your creativity!

Classes are small - no more than 7, so you will have lots of one-to-one attention from your experienced, friendly teacher, Ubie.

The classes are suitable for all levels of ability and for kids 10+ (accompanied).

Watercolour Skills Class

This class is aimed at beginners and will give you the basics for exploring watercolour, using fun and easy techniques. Designer and illustrator Michelle from Roxwell Press will take you through the different paints, brushes and papers that are available, and give an introduction to colour mixing. After playing with colours, she will go through the different effects you can achieve with watercolour, such as layering colours, blending and pulling. This will provide you with the essentials to create basic shapes and strokes with your brush.

Once you’ve had the chance to explore colours and effects, Michelle will show you how to create the prettiest hand painted card.

This a really practical workshop so you’ll be learning and painting at the same time which means you will have plenty of reference sheets to take home to refer to so you can continue painting pretty pictures at home.

This class at Tea & Crafting is targeted toward complete beginners, but if you do have some painting and art experiencer and want to build your skills, you are welcome to attend also.

Beginner's Watercolour Painting Workshop

This is a great team building exercise, teams of 4 people (recommended) can share a big canvas to add paint and other media to make an unique piece of art and learn some new things in a fun an inclusive way.

During the 2-hour workshop, you will be using a range of materials and techniques to produce a piece you can keep.

Blanca, the tutor will be able to guide you and answer any questions you may have.

You will be using Acrylics, pencils, canvas, gold, silver or rose leaf flakes, glue, paint tray.

The art sessions take place at your chosen location.


Team exercise Beginners Mix Media Class 

We will be painting one or more Christmas cards using watercolour Gouache paints. There will be a number of examples to follow but we encourage you to use your imagination and create something truly unique.

Gouache paints are perfect for card illustrations as the colours can be used transparent or opaque and the matt finish will give each card a beautiful professional look.

The class runs from 12-2pm and people are welcome to stay for a short time or for the entire duration of the class.

This class is perfect for every level and you will take at least one handmade Christmas card home.

If you want to take a break from your christmas shopping or if you work in Islington and want to do something fun in your lunchtime, join us for some relaxing and creative watercolour painting.

Book your ticket now to make sure we keep a space for you.


Lunchtime Watercolour Christmas Card Painting

Watercolour painting is an art that needs to be fully understood before you can get the most out of it. I give a one to one bespoke tuition on everything from the right brushes, paper and paint, to vital techniques like wet in wet and dry brush. We can also delve much deeper and investigate the importance of colour temperature and light and dark values. Composition and perspective are also high on the agenda.
It will be important to me to find out exactly where you are with your painting, a complete novice or someone with some experience, it doesn't matter which, I simply need to tailor my tuition to you accordingly to get the very best outcomes.

Watercolour Masterclass

Ever wondered how paints are made and what is a pigment? This class will demystify the process of making artist quality watercolour paint. No experience is necessary, but a love of colour helps!

Nadine is a professional artist whose practice specialises in handmade paints. She is also an experienced educator with 15 years experience and will talk you through the history of pigments, artists materials and how to adapt paint recipes to suit your own needs.

Box included:
A set of 6 artist quality pigments
6 empty watercolour pans
Palette Knife
Glass Plate
Liquid Binder

Handmade Watercolour Paints

We will start with setting up a colour palette and learn about the brush lettering basics. The guided worksheets will help you to build an understanding of watercolour as a medium, provide tricks and tips for lettering strokes and alphabet and give an insight into some simple and effective patterns that can be created to accompany your lettering.

By the end of the workshop you will have created a set of inspirational posters and cards to take home!

Our workshops have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a lot of 1:1 support and tips.

You will receive a starter kit to take home and keep practicing, which will include:

*Lettering Workbook (Warm up exercises, guidance, alphabet practice sheets)

*Watercolour Paint Palette

*Water Brush Pen

*Watercolour Paper

Come along for a fun evening learning the art of modern calligraphy!

Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop

We provide weekly art classes to adults, personalising the programme to each individual student.

You have the option to book one or multiple sessions and attend on a weekly or ad-hoc basis, whatever works best for you.

In your first session, we will explore some drawing techniques followed by a quick project you get to choose.

Our weekly art programme is personalised to each individual to enable you to learn and develop at your own rate. Our aim is for you to explore and experiment with a range of mediums such as watercolour, acrylics, pastels, inks, oils, etc, to develop your drawing skills in many different ways, to try out 3D activities, and to have fun in the process!

Although there is flexibility in the course, there is also structure for the less experienced artist who is looking to learn a new skill. The classes will be lead consistently by the same talented artist who are able to teach and assist you with new techniques or provide you with ideas if you are more experienced.

Teaching and supporting you is the main priority! There will never be more than 10 students to 1 teacher.

If you’d like to bring a bottle of wine or a drink to share with friends, please feel free to do so.

We hope to see you soon!

Please note: Our sessions run in line with school terms and dates need to be selected in advance if you have a bundle booking.

Weekly Art Class

Frank Walters is an accomplished Watercolourist who is both engaging and knowledgeable as a teacher and very quickly he will have you soaking up his tips and tricks step by step to produce lively, fresh watercolour paintings.

This will suit anyone who has had a longing to learn a new watercolour techniques or refresh a past experience.
He paints in a vibrant and impressionist style. His particular strength as an experienced tutor is to show you proven painting techniques to reliably create loose, expressive paintings capturing the essence of the subject matter eliminating unnecessary details.

He is both generous and clear with his knowledge and inspiring in his execution. Demonstrating every step of the way in his bold style, he will have you working fast and loose, bypassing the thought process.

Frank will be teaching landscape watercolour with all it's techniques from wet in wet to dry brush. From Composition to Values. In fact no watercolour subject or technique is left unturned on Franks exciting virtual journey of fun and learning.

Virtual Watercolours

This relaxed class is for anyone who is new to the medium and wants to get started, or interested in loosening up their painting style or learning to paint like Harriet!
Harriet will introduce you to, and guide you through a variety of techniques she uses in her own colourful paintings, with an emphasis on experimental approaches to colour and mark-making, and really helping you to embrace the fluidity and playfulness of the medium.
The class will be a mixture of Harriet doing demos and showing you examples of watercolour paintings to demonstrate techniques,  and you having a go, asking questions as and when you need.
You  can either choose to work from one of Harriet's watercolour paintings as a guide, or work from your own image of choice to create a 'practice' piece (or two) during the class, learning a variety of different techniques which you can take away with you for approaching future paintings.


Intro to Watercolour/Gouache Painting: art class teaching tips and tricks with Harriet Gillett!

Local Artist William Newton will take you through step by step and at the end of each session, you will create a picture. You will learn about application, washes lines the most important colours. Bill has a vast knowledge of landscape and seascapes. You don't have to bring along your own materials as this class use materials from Winsor and Newton.

Watercolour courses can be hard to commit to, so here we offer a Saturday  4hr workshop  10.00am-2.00pm. Select the dates you can attend and book in advance, enjoy the flexibility and learn from a great artist and chat with your fellow students. All levels are welcome, we hope to see you there!

William will take you through step by step and at the end of each session, you will create a picture. Bill has a vast knowledge of landscape and seascapes.

William Newton Watercolour Art Lessons

This course has been tutored by Frank Walters at Kew Art Studio in London and remains highly popular with beginners and those wishing to improve their watercolour prowess.
The format is now delivered online over a 6 week period. The course includes things like getting all the right equipment followed by appreciation of colours, going through planning, composition and revealing all the secrets of techniques that are normally held close to the chest of professional artists.
It’s a structured course where visual reference is supplied on subject ranging from classic landscape, sky, trees, buildings, still life, marine, etc.
Full meeting notes are emailed ahead of every session and honest and helpful written critiques of homework is always given.
Franks ambition is to take everyone through a balanced process of fun and learning where ones individual style and inner artist can be brought to the fore.

An Introduction to Watercolour Course

You'll learn to make your own postcards, using watercolour and easy techniques.
No prior experience in art is needed. Jothi will guide you through everything.
You'll take one postcard that you made, by the end of this session and you'll be inspired to make many more.

Jothi is a wonderful artist who works with different mediums such as watercolour, charcoal and pencils. She creates beautiful watercolour postcards, fashion illustrations, acrylic paintings, miniatures and charcoal drawings. You'll get a lot of input from her and become confident to indulge in art.

Capacity is limited to give you full attention and guide you. Come and enjoy this experience!

Watercolour Postcards

""Friendly small groups** explore a new project each week under Charles' expert tuition. Each session is two hours. As this is a Zoom class you will need your own equipment, but Charles is happy to help with as much advice as you need.

Whether you are new to drawing or watercolours or looking to improve your skills, you can take these projects at your own pace. The groups are kept small enough to ensure everyone receives as much attention as they need.

You can also combine these classes with in-person sessions in the classroom at Chiswick Art School, where more advice and equipment can readily be provided.

Charlie's Monday Zoomers - Casual Watercolours and Drawing

Staring at a blank canvas? Let inspiration wash over you in a mindful watercolour art class. Create your own impressive artwork by painting anything from simple floral landscapes to the small details of birds and bees. Challenge your imagination and make abstract prints using pastels and watercolour pencils. Watercolour workshops make it easy to get in touch with your inner artistic self. 

WATERCOLOUR CLASSES, COURSES, LEARNING KITS AND GIFTS ON OBBY

Wildlife in Watercolour - Painting Kit

Watercolour painting kit - Venus in bloom

E-course Dual Mixed media art pack

Mindful Watercolour and Gouache Painting Class

Fresh Florals in Watercolour ft. Pale Fox Prosecco

Watercolour and Wine Workshop

Make Your Own Watercolour Flowers Painting

Mindful Watercolour and Gouache Painting class for beginners

Watercolour Skills Class

Beginner's Watercolour Painting Workshop

Team exercise Beginners Mix Media Class

Lunchtime Watercolour Christmas Card Painting

Watercolour Masterclass

Handmade Watercolour Paints

Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop

Weekly Art Class

Virtual Watercolours

Intro to Watercolour/Gouache Painting: art class teaching tips and tricks with Harriet Gillett!

William Newton Watercolour Art Lessons

An Introduction to Watercolour Course

Watercolour Postcards

Charlie's Monday Zoomers - Casual Watercolours and Drawing

Use obby giftcards
on any learning kit

WATERCOLOUR CLASSES, COURSES, LEARNING KITS AND GIFTS ON OBBY

Wildlife in Watercolour - Painting Kit

Watercolour painting kit - Venus in bloom

E-course Dual Mixed media art pack

Mindful Watercolour and Gouache Painting Class

Fresh Florals in Watercolour ft. Pale Fox Prosecco

Watercolour and Wine Workshop

Make Your Own Watercolour Flowers Painting

Mindful Watercolour and Gouache Painting class for beginners

Watercolour Skills Class

Beginner's Watercolour Painting Workshop

Team exercise Beginners Mix Media Class

Lunchtime Watercolour Christmas Card Painting

Watercolour Masterclass

Handmade Watercolour Paints

Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop

Weekly Art Class

Virtual Watercolours

Intro to Watercolour/Gouache Painting: art class teaching tips and tricks with Harriet Gillett!

William Newton Watercolour Art Lessons

An Introduction to Watercolour Course

Watercolour Postcards

Charlie's Monday Zoomers - Casual Watercolours and Drawing

Use obby giftcardson any learning kit

Use obby giftcards
on any learning kit