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Absolute Beginners' Botanical Watercolour Class Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Trafalgar Square, London

Unleash your creativity this holiday season with our Beginners Botanical Watercolours Class taught by the esteemed Ann Mackowski, an award-winning artist and regular exhibitor with the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours. Known for her stunning contributions to the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year, Ann brings her expertise and passion for nature into every lesson.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is designed to inspire and empower you to create beautiful botanical artwork that you'll be proud to display or gift to loved ones.

During this engaging course, you will explore various watercolour techniques while learning to capture the intricate beauty of plants and flowers. We'll start with the absolute basics - how to use your watercolours, and how simple brush strokes can convey a wealth of natural features. We'll then cover blending, conveying light and shade, and using simple shapes to express features. With all supplies included, you won't need to worry about a thing - just bring your enthusiasm and readiness to learn!

Ann will guide you through each step of the process, offering personalised feedback and encouragement as you craft your own unique pieces. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you'll connect with fellow art lovers while immersing yourself in the world of botanical art.
This is the perfect opportunity to create wall-worthy masterpieces just in time for the holidays!

Imagine gifting your very own artwork or adorning your home with your creations - it’s an experience that combines skill-building and self-expression. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from a master artist. Sign up today and embark on a delightful journey into the enchanting world of botanical watercolours!

The event will be held in the Fry Room at 8 Hop Gardens - just bring yourself and we'll provide the rest! Again, absolutely no experience is required - we'll be starting with the basics and building up!

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Ann provided a welcoming space to learn and experiment with watercolour. She shared techniques and information on supplies as well as guiding us through our own pieces. We really enjoyed the class and learning how to play around with the brushes and colours.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Lauren Harris
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Ann was wonderful. So very welcoming and kind. Taught me a whole range of techniques and fun tricks for creating interesting pieces of work. A lot of fun. Ann was clear with her instruction, kind with her feedback and very encouraging. I enjoyed being able to walk away feeling much more confident with working with watercolours. Ann has inspired me to continue with the medium and prepared me with some great skills that I'm keen to put to good use. Thank you, Ann! It was a pleasure.
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Posted 2 months ago
Yuvraj Pabla
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Ann was amaaaaazing! Patient, knowledgable and just fun! We went into this as absolute beginners and left with a genuine enthusiasm for watercolour and intrigue to do more. Bravo, Ann!
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Posted 2 months ago
Maria Ranson
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Anne was brilliant. From start to finish, she warm, friendly, supportive, helpful, engaging and amazing - everything (and more) you want from this kind of class. She welcomed me so nicely, had all the equipment ready, took me through different techniques, giving detailed advice throughout, was never condescending, so giving, patient and encouraging in her teaching. To my untrained eye, her ability as an Artist is incredible. Overall, I had the most joyous experience and would recommend Anne to anyone.
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Posted 2 months ago
Lynn Macdonald
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I didn't realise when I booked my class that I had booked a private lesson, so it was a surprise to find that I was the only one there! Initially I was worried that this might be too intense, but Ann was lovely and very reassuring and I really enjoyed my lesson with her. Ann showed me a few different techniques and then we painted a pear in more detail. It was a great introduction to watercolour painting and I would recommend it to anyone on their watercolour journey.
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Posted 4 months ago
so so so lovely!!!!!
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Posted 4 months ago
Roshni
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Ann (Teacher) was so lovely and patient with us. It was a small class of two but she made us feel comfortable instantly so it felt like a therapeutic session. Thank you!
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Posted 4 months ago
Ann was really attentive and nice during the class. Her art is amazing and I really enjoyed the experience.
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Posted 5 months ago