This course provides the opportunity to learn how to draw and paint buildings in watercolour. Topics covered include basic techniques in drawing including perspective, sketching, painting, and colour mixing.

Also included in the course, we will be working from photographs and sketching with line and wash techniques.

Subjects will include different types and styles of architecture, perspective and some basic landscape techniques using photographs supplied by the tutor. There may also be an opportunity to sketch in the grounds of the college, weather permitting.

Each session will include demonstrations by tutor who will also help guide the students individually through the exercises.

By the end of the course the students will be able to produce watercolour landscapes using the skills and techniques learnt during the course.

(The following agenda is flexible and includes time for students to practice the exercises).

Monday

9:15 - 10.30

Introduction to course, tools and materials

10:30 – 11.00

Break

11.00 – 12:30

Perspective and composition

12:30 – 1:50

Lunch break

1:50 – 3:00

Basic watercolour techniques

3:00 – 3:15

Break

3:15 – 4:30

Skies and trees

Tuesday

9:15 - 10.30

Sketching with pencil and watercolour

10:30 – 11:00

Break

11:00 – 12:30

Continuation of Sketching with pencil and watercolour

12:30 – 1:50

Lunch break

1:50 – 3:00

Sketching with pen and watercolour wash

3:00 – 3:15

Break

3:15 – 4:30

Continuation of Sketching with pen and watercolour wash

Wednesday

9:15 - 10.30

Colour mixing

10:30 – 11:00

Break

11:00 – 12:30

Continuation of colour mixing

12:30 – 1:50

Lunch break

1:50 – 3:00

Painting buildings: brick walls and windows

3:00 – 3:15

Break

3:15 – 4:30

Continuation of Painting buildings: brick walls and windows

Thursday

9:15 - 10.30

Sketching outside in the grounds of the college (weather permitting)

10:30 – 11.00

Break

11:00 - 12:30

Continuation of Sketching outside in the grounds of the college (weather permitting)

12:30 – 1:50

Lunch break

1:50 – 3:00

Continuation of Sketching outside in the grounds of the college (weather permitting)

3:00 – 3:15

Break

3:15 – 4:30

Painting on different papers

Friday

9:15 - 10.30

Students own work

10:30 – 11:00

Break

11:00 – 12:30

Students own work

12:30 – 1:50

Lunch break

1:50 – 3:00

Students own work

3:00 – 3:15

Break

3:15 – 4:30

Selection of work for end of course exhibition in The Court

5:15 – 6:00

Exhibition in the Court

All tools and materials will be supplied by the Summer School. This course is aimed at beginners and students with some experience so if you have some of your own tools and materials then you are welcome to bring them with you.

Architectural Watercolour uses photographic reference material supplied by the tutor. There will also be an opportunity to sketch in the grounds of the college, weather permitting. Sketching stools are provided by the college.

I look forward to meeting you at the Summer School.

Tutor: Jonathan Newey

Jonathan Newey is an award winning artist who comes from a long line of artists in his family. He has extensive experience in a wide range of mediums including watercolour, acrylic and coloured pencils and has exhibited in many exhibitions and galleries including The Mall Galleries, London, Society of Birmingham Artists and West of England Academy. His work is in many collections both in the UK and abroad. A comprehensive selection of his work can be seen on his website: http://www.jonathannewey.com/.