“Watercolour Unlocked” A Foundation in 4 Weeks

Love the look of watercolours but don’t know where to start? Taken classes before but still baffled by it? This 4-session comprehensive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ve been looking for. Join me for a fun and meaningful learning experience!

About me: I’ve been teaching art since 2015 and am currently an adjunct lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). I’ve got 4 illustrated books under my belt and am Brand Demonstrator for German paint makers, Schmincke.

Class Dates: 4 Saturday Mornings

June 6 13 20 27

Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm (4 Days - 3.5 hours each session, 14 hours total)

Location: My home studio at Cairnhill (Nearest MRT station, Newton)

Course Materials: All art materials used during the workshop will be provided. (A detailed material list will be sent to you nearer the class start date, so you can buy some items for practising at home if needed)

Class Size & Instruction Method: I keep class sizes at 4 to 6 persons max so that I can attend to each student with personalised coaching. During class, we use a wide variety of watercolour materials to better understand how they impact our work and learn how to choose and adapt to them. I demo live during class, explaining and reiterating key instructions and tips. I will teach you how to identify mistakes so you can pre-empt, avoid, fix or repeat them to get the effects you want. Most importantly, you will learn how apply your new skills by deconstructing and/or sequencing the steps to paint the projects you wish to attempt. To reinforce your learning, you will have access to my Google classroom depository and over 120 videos that you can use to practise at your own time and pace. You can also consult me for as long as you like after the end of class.

Learning Outcomes: You will be able to paint with watercolours purposefully and confidently, using a repertoire of watercolour techniques on a wide variety of subjects. Importantly, you’ll also be able to troubleshoot and progress independently with applied practice .

Course Schedule

Week 1 - Introduction to and exploration of basic Watercolour materials, Watercolour control and colour mixing. Understand how materials impact our painting decisions and outcomes.

Week 2 - 4

Learn the secret of water control.

Discover fast and flexible methods to mix colours.

Practise brush control for round and flat brushes

Execute smooth, clean blends and washes.
Execute dynamic blends and washes.
Learn techniques such as wet in wet, wet on dry, fade-out, glazing, lifting, negative painting, tapping, induced runs etc.

Troubleshoot, improvise and recalibrate flow/balance. Incorporate gouache etc.

Learn how to troubleshoot and critique to progress in your learning journey independently.

Practise Context - Landscapes, Cityscapes, Sea Cliffs, Clouds, Nebulae (Galaxies), Fruit, Leaves, Flowers etc.(Subject to time)

Testimonials:

Thank you Leach! I have learned more from you in these four classes than I have learned in four years of online courses! Your excellent teaching techniques and communication skills combined with your lovely personality make for an extraordinary experience. The classes are challenging, but so rewarding. I left every class exhausted and thrilled! Meeting you has certainly been a highlight of my Singapore holiday. Wishing you every happiness!

Debra Armstrong, Ettiquette Instructor

Li Ching is a talented artist and skilful teacher. She wins us over with her patience and a big heart who generously shares her passion for painting and art techniques honed over many first-hand experiences creating beautiful works of art. She customizes her teaching and lifts us feeling energized, inspired and encouraged to paint better after her classes with the aim of progressing systematically towards ‘unconscious competence! Best investment of time and resources if you are looking at learning Watercolour painting and art appreciation while having fun at the same time… choose wisely and attend her classes first.

Teo Ching Ling, Educator

Leach is my first professional watercolour teacher and I'm so thrilled that I could finally attend her class after waiting for years! She is extra-ordinary for she teaches us to fish, very generous in sharing her knowledge and resources, systematic in teaching us the basic + techniques and the Science behind painting. Leach is a very passionate and authentic teacher and the memory of our laughters and sharing of life experiences make the lessons so memorable. I am already feeling the 'withdrawal symptoms' after our last lesson with her. Thank you Leach for investing in us. I am looking forward to more lessons with you! Love from Karine
Karine Woo

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The fee for this class is $420 for 4 sessions. Eventbrite charges an additional admin fee of approximately $20+ if you check out via their site. If you wish to find out more, please message me.

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