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Drawing and Painting - Intermediate Level - Using Ink and Watercolours

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Course Code	Course Name	Venue	Day	Start Time	End Time	Start Date	End Date
25LB426P	Drawing and Painting - Intermediate Level - Using Ink and Watercolours	LOUGHBOROUGH LIBRARY	Wed	1:00 PM	3:00 PM	14/01/2026	25/03/2026

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More information about this Course

01. Who is this course for?
This is a course designed for those with some experience in drawing and painting and who are interested in developing their skills further in using ink and watercolour. They must be prepared to have a go independently, and to learn from trying new things. It is useful to have done the Introduction to Drawing and Painting – Using Ink and Watercolours course. This is not an advanced course.

02. What will I learn?
You will further develop drawing skills with ink and fine liner pens, such as cross hatching and using liquid ink and brushes. You will use imagery from life and the natural world as subject matter. You will further develop an awareness of the basic properties of watercolour. You will create artwork combining the two media. You will make more of your own choices on composition, subject matter and scale, and will discuss your ideas and work with others in the class. You will learn to create without fear and will practice techniques to build confidence. You will look at the work of other artists.

03. How will I learn?
This course combines tutor-led and independent learning activities. Images and other reference materials will be used to support your learning. You will regular verbal feedback on your progress each week and a chance to learn from other learners in your class also. An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) will record in writing the learning objectives of your course and allows you, and your tutor, to evaluate your progress and set personal learning goals too.

04. What will I need to bring?
You will need to bring a pencil, a soft eraser, pencil sharpener or craft knife, a drawing board, black fine liner pen, set of watercolour paints, brushes and watercolour paper. You will also need a pen to complete your ILP. There may be other resources you become interested in as the course progresses which can be talked about. More information will be given in class. Each class is 2 hours long. Bring a drink and snack if you need to.

05. What skills or experience do I need?
You need some experience of painting with ink and/or watercolour. It is useful to have previously done the Introduction to Drawing and Painting – Using Ink and Watercolour course, or one of our other beginner level watercolour courses. You need to be prepared to have a go, work independently and to make mistakes to learn from them.

06. How will I be assessed?
The Learning for Wellbeing curriculum uses formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate learner progress. You will work towards completing learning targets set in class, as well as your own personal development targets. Targets are reviewed at the middle and end of the course. Informal discussions and critiques with the tutor and learners will take place throughout the course, both individually and in groups.

07. What could I do after this course?
You could develop your watercolour skills further with other courses, or could explore other media on Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Using Acrylics. There are a variety of other creative courses also so why not try something else from the Learning for Wellbeing curriculum. There is a wide range of art, craft, sewing, cookery, dance and creative arts courses for you to continue developing. Courses are available to search on the GoLearn website.

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