Beach Hut & Lighthouse: Ink & Watercolour
Ink & Watercolour
Ink & Watercolour

This workshop is suitable for beginners with a little know how and those with more experience.

During the day you’ll be painting a charming lighthouse and colourful beach hut, working with a combination of ink and wash and traditional watercolour over pencil.

Colin is an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic tutor who has built a wonderful reputation for bringing out the best in his students.

His classes are thoughtfully structured, relaxed and enjoyable, with plenty of helpful tips and demonstrations along the way.

Both paintings will be demonstrated step-by-step in small, manageable stages so everyone can follow along comfortably and feel confident with each part of the process.

Photocopies will be provided for reference to support you throughout the day. 

Skills and techniques you’ll explore include:

  • Wet-on-wet techniques

  • Colour mixing

  • Drawing and inking

  • The secrets to painting beautiful skies

  • Creating a convincing sea

  • Ink and wash techniques

  • Splashing and splattering for lively effects

  • Using masking fluid

ARDINGTON SCHOOL OF ARTS

From 2024 their onsite workshops are being held at The Victory Room, Bucklebury.

They offer a wide and high quality range of onsite and online Arts & Crafts and pride ourselves in working only with outstanding tutors.

The tranquil surroundings and the high quality of tuition provide a creative and relaxed environment.

Arts & Crafts workshops and talks delivered to you online and onsite at The Victory Room, Bucklebury.


​Their ethos is to run small and friendly classes so you will benefit from personal attention.

They have a very high reputation for excellent tuition and a warm, welcoming atmosphere as well as delicious homemade lunch & cakes!

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