Expressive Watercolour - Feb 21 - Spring 2026

Date: Saturday 21 February , 10:00am -4:00pm
Course length: 1 session 
Tutor: Nikolett Kovacs
Level: beginner/ intermediate  
An inspiring one‑day journey into the world of loose, expressive watercolour. This workshop encourages you to let go of control, embrace spontaneity, and allow water, pigment, and intuition to lead your brush.

Through simple exercises, live demonstration, and guided practice, you’ll explore the beautiful unpredictability of watercolour, learning how to work with wet edges, soft transitions, and minimal brushwork to capture mood and atmosphere rather than fine detail.

Whether you’ve never held a brush or already paint regularly, this workshop offers a fresh, liberating approach to watercolour. You’ll leave not just with a finished piece, but a renewed sense of joy, confidence, and creative possibility.

What do students need to bring with them?

Watercolour paint set (Pans or tubes)
I recommend using a good student grade paint to avoid disappointment. Watercolour paint can be expensive, so my advice is to start a good student grade set.
Recommended brands: Windsor and Newton, Daler-Rowney, Sennelier 


•    A4/A3 sketchbook (at least 210gsm paper)
•    Watercolour brushes
•    2 glass jars for water
•    White china plate for your palette, alternatively plastic palette
•    Pencil, eraser, sharpener
Optional: Variety of material for experimental techniques – spray bottle, toothbrush, salt, plastic wrap, sponges, crayons