Chinese Watercolour & Ink Painting - Bury St Edmunds

This 3 week course is term time only. Thursday 6pm - 9pm.

"Enrol by 6th September and save 5% on your course fee — no code needed!"

This fun and interactive workshop is perfect for anyone who loves Chinese art and enjoys exploring painting techniques using ink and watercolour.

There are two styles of Chinese painting: xieyi style and gongbi style. Xieyi or freehand is marked by exaggerated forms and freehand brushwork. Gongbi or meticulous is characterized by close attention to detail and fine brushwork.

Subjects and themes in traditional Chinese paintings are the figurative painting, landscapes and flowers and birds painting.

What materials do l need?

Traditional rise paper is the perfect choice (good quality watercolour paper is a great alternative), bamboo or wooden Chinese brushes (or similar to these), ink, watercolour paints, few empty jars for water and some kitchen paper.

I don’t have any experience in art — can I still join this workshop?Absolutely! These workshops are open to everyone, no matter your experience level. Our art tutor, Marina, will explain, demonstrate, and guide you through each step. You'll be fully supported throughout.

What Will I Need:

Where do I source my art materials?

You can purchase some of these materials from professional art shops, the Works or online.

If you have any questions regarding materials please ask.

Important Information:

All our courses run based on a minimum number of participants.

If you are no longer able to attend, please contact us at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 2 days of the course start date are non-refundable.

Missed sessions by individual students are non-refundable.

When purchasing more than one ticket—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—you must provide the correct individual information for each attendee. Duplicate or identical information cannot be used for multiple tickets and may result in registration issues.

If you have any questions, please contact us E: [email protected]

About your tutor:

Marina T-Harrison has a BA Hons in Arts ( BA in Painting, Electives in Scenography, and Conservation and Restoration) and Master in Arts (MA in Scenography, Theatre Direction Pathway).

Her educational background is built on the values of the University of Arts London, where she completed her education in the arts at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Marina has been teaching at WSC for several years, on many art courses and workshops.

Whether you are interested to have art as a hobby and a leisure activity, or pursue a career in the arts, Marina is a strong believer that you can achieve this at any stage of your life.

Term Dates:

Autumn Term 27.11.25 - 11.12.25

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