Beginner Watercolour Techniques Workshop with Mareli (20 June ’26)
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Something most people don’t realise: the reason watercolour feels frustrating at first isn’t about talent – it’s about not knowing how the medium works yet. Join Mareli Basson for a creative morning learning beginner watercolour techniques.
Date: Sat 20 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12.00pm
Price: R575
Place: The Deckle Edge @ 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River
Workshops space limited booking essential
What attendees will learn:
Learn how watercolour truly behaves and how to use that to your advantage. This hands-on session covers essential techniques and brush skills, plus a dive into paint consistency so you can control your paint with confidence.
We’ll be covering the following knowledge and techniques:
Watercolour paper
Dilution
Wet and Dry applications
Washes – solid and gradients
Lifting
Layering
Fades/Shading
You’ll get a chance to practice each of the techniques during the workshop and go home with notes to refer back to.
Materials supplied by facilitator:
All materials will be supplied but if you’d like to practice with your own watercolours it’s recommended you bring them along.
For beginners, I recommend the PrimeArt Iris watercolour 12 colour set or the Aquafine Travel Set. If a student can afford more, I usually recommend the Daniel Smith Primary Mixing Set or individual colours from the W & N Cotman, Daler-Rowney Aquafine, Daniel Smith and Schmincke watercolour ranges as they are more pigmented and artist quality.
What you need to bring: An apron and your own materials if you already have them and want to practice with them rather.
For beginners, I recommend the PrimeArt Iris watercolour 12 colour set or the Aquafine Travel Set. If a student can afford more, I usually recommend the Daniel Smith Primary Mixing Set or individual colours from the W & N Cotman, Daler-Rowney Aquafine and Schmincke watercolour ranges as they are more pigmented and artist quality.
* Each attendee will get a 10% Deckle shopping coupon to use on the day and refreshments.
Recommended age: All welcome from 13 years and up.
Date: Sat 20 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12.00pm
Price: R575
Place: The Deckle Edge @ 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River
Workshops space limited booking essential
What attendees will learn:
Learn how watercolour truly behaves and how to use that to your advantage. This hands-on session covers essential techniques and brush skills, plus a dive into paint consistency so you can control your paint with confidence.
We’ll be covering the following knowledge and techniques:
Watercolour paper
Dilution
Wet and Dry applications
Washes – solid and gradients
Lifting
Layering
Fades/Shading
You’ll get a chance to practice each of the techniques during the workshop and go home with notes to refer back to.
Materials supplied by facilitator:
All materials will be supplied but if you’d like to practice with your own watercolours it’s recommended you bring them along.
For beginners, I recommend the PrimeArt Iris watercolour 12 colour set or the Aquafine Travel Set. If a student can afford more, I usually recommend the Daniel Smith Primary Mixing Set or individual colours from the W & N Cotman, Daler-Rowney Aquafine, Daniel Smith and Schmincke watercolour ranges as they are more pigmented and artist quality.
What you need to bring: An apron and your own materials if you already have them and want to practice with them rather.
For beginners, I recommend the PrimeArt Iris watercolour 12 colour set or the Aquafine Travel Set. If a student can afford more, I usually recommend the Daniel Smith Primary Mixing Set or individual colours from the W & N Cotman, Daler-Rowney Aquafine and Schmincke watercolour ranges as they are more pigmented and artist quality.
* Each attendee will get a 10% Deckle shopping coupon to use on the day and refreshments.
Recommended age: All welcome from 13 years and up.
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Where is it happening?
13 Brickfield Road, 15 Brickfield Rd, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
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