Course Description

Unleash your inner artist — one brushstroke at a time. This 6-session course is your invitation to explore the vibrant world of expressive landscape painting. This course is suitable if you have already taken the first Expressive Landscapes course with me, or have some experience in watercolour and would like to develop your skills. Through guided demonstrations, creative exercises, and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to: * Capture the essence of a landscape with bold, fluid strokes * Infuse your work with emotion, movement, and atmosphere * Master key watercolour techniques — from washes to texture effects * Work from sketches, photos and imagination to create truly personal pieces Each week builds on the last, helping you grow confidence in your skills and discover your unique artistic voice. Expect relaxed, inspiring sessions where experimentation is encouraged and perfection is not required. All materials provided. Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today and start painting landscapes that speak from the heart. Sessions run from 10:00 to 13:00 There is an option to stay until 3pm each session to practise and develop your skills with guidance. The cost for this is an additional £40 per session. The full address is: Wath Court, Hovingham, York YO62 4NN. Wath Court is on the B1257, about a mile east of Hovingham. The entrance to the studio is round the back and I am on the first floor on the right hand side. Tuesday 10 February - Colour theory and colour mixing. Loose flowers. Tuesday 24 February - Dandelion clock – creating an atmospheric background, using masking fluid. Tuesday 10 March - Street scene – introduction to perspective. Tuesday 24 March - Seascape with mountains – contrast and light. Tuesday 21 April - Creating textures Tuesday 5 May - Using ink with watercolour to create a semi-abstract landscape painting. Booking and pre-payment is essential. Only 12 spaces available. Minimum number of participants needed for the course to run is 6. Your tutor: Ione is a landscape artist and tutor with over 30 years' teaching experience. Her aim in her teaching is that you feel supported to develop confidence and skill in using the wonderful medium of watercolour and secondly, that you to enjoy a restorative, creative time playing with paint. Please get in touch if you have any questions at all: ioneharrisonart@gmail.com