WATER & COLOUR - Abstract Watercolour Workshop for Beginners

Sun Jun 28 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm UTC+01:00

Sea Lanes Brighton | Brighton

Zara (Ginger Green)
Publisher/HostZara (Ginger Green)
WATER & COLOUR - Abstract Watercolour Workshop for Beginners
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About this Event

Learn about the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this 5 hour workshop at Sealanes

Come and learn about all of the unusual and interesting things you can do with watercolour that are outside of the traditional.

In this workshop we won't really be painting 'a thing' so it's really great course for anyone with little to no drawing experience. To list some of the things we're going to try -powdered watercolour, watercolour inks, bubbles, salt and more.

We'll create a lovely sketchbook filled with experiments, textures and notes that we'll bind together at the end of the class, as well as producing a few larger experimental pages.

We'll be looking at composition and image balance so your abstract paintings have a sense of mood and a focus point


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Your tutor:

Hi I'm Zara, your tutor for this beginnger's day course! I've been teaching watercolours in Brighton for three years and am at the point now where I really have a deep understanding of how watercolour works. In this class I'll be passing on every skill and bit of knowledge to send you on your watercolour journey. In 2016 - 2019 I studied illustration at Bristol University and since then have been painting plants & flowers as part of my job whether that be illustrations or large scale murals.


Low pressure:

This class is a mixture of learning something new and more in depth as well as just having a lovely day. It’s a very low pressure and friendly class - while learning techniques - the most important thing is to just experiment and see what happens.


What you'll come away with:

  • A sketchbook filled with mark making, experiments, drawings and paintings
  • A few more finalised paintings
  • More techniques that can be used when painting in watercolour
  • An understanding of how water, colour and the environment affect your painting


What's included:

  • All materials
  • 1 coffee per person

Who it's for:

Beginners and anyone keen on learning to paint in watercolour! Many people who come to my classes haven't painted since school - if you are one of those people you're very welcome. There is 0 drawing experience require for this workshop. Come with an open mind, and try not to pressure yourself to create a masterpiece but focus on experimenting and learning, thats the main thing :-)


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How to get here:

The Clubhouse at Sealanes (see the photo above!)

Just be aware that because the promenade (the big metal structure that goes all the way along Marine Parade) is under construction, the stairs next to Sealanes may be closed. So you may need to either walk / get a taxi down from Dukes Mound or along from the Palace Pier.

Public Transport / walking

  • You can get any coaster bus (12, 12a, 14, 27 ) and get off at Bedford Street and then walk down the stairs
  • Or you can walk/cycle from the Palace Pier along the seafront

Parking on Madeira Drive:

4 hours £15.70

11 hours £23.70

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sea Lanes Brighton, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 75.00

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