Workshop on the basics of watercolour painting (beginners, no previous knowledge necessary, 2 sessions of 5 hours each)

Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colours and soft gradients! Watercolour painting captivates with its lightness, transparency and endless creative possibilities. In this course, you’ll learn the basics step by step and gain your own experience of working with colours, water and brushes. From classic techniques such as wet-on-wet and glazing to playful experiments – we’ll explore the full range of watercolour techniques and develop your own artistic ideas. Whilst we’ll follow specific instructions at times, there’ll also be plenty of scope for free and creative expression. The course can be flexibly adapted to suit the interests and needs of the participants. By the end of the course, you’ll have your own collection of watercolour works to take home.

Everyone who fancies giving watercolour painting a go and would like to exchange ideas with others in a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere is welcome. No prior experience is required.

Please bring: a watercolour set (watercolours & palette), brushes in various sizes (round and flat brushes), a portfolio (A3–A4), and, if applicable, your own reference images that you’d like to recreate.

The following will be provided: watercolour paper in various sizes, extra paper for sketches and exercises, a limited selection of additional watercolour brushes, masking tape, a water container, materials for experimental techniques, and visual and informational resources. A materials fee of 10 euros per person is payable to the course leader.

The 8-session course begins on Monday 7 September 2026 and takes place every session from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. The final session will be on 2 November 2026.

Registration for the course is compulsory and can be done via the website www.vhs-vg.de or in person at the vhs.
Courses offered by the Vorpommern-Greifswald Adult Education Centre are aimed at people aged 14 and over.