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Building Confidence Through the Arts: Botanical Sketching with Pencil and Watercolour - Starter
Course Summary
Code: T00543
Location: BISHOPS HULL HUB
Places: Available
Cost: £0 - £72 Details
Starting: 16 July 2026
Day: Thursday
Time: 13:00
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)
By continuing you confirm that you are aged 19 or over and have agreed to the the terms and conditions
Description
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring 3-week course exploring botanical sketching with watercolours. Perfect if you're a beginner, or just refreshing your skills, this course will help you capture the beauty of plants and flowers while building confidence in a supportive environment.
With guidance from your expert tutor, you'll learn the basics of watercolour and simple techniques to sketch botanicals accurately and confidently. Develop your understanding of colour mixing and bring natural subjects to life!
A small group setting means you'll be able to build your confidence without judgement, and learn a new creative skill at a pace that works for you.
So if you would like an excuse to spend more time in nature and improve your creativity, enrol today!
Please bring with you a pen and a pencil on the day.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
This course is suitable if you're a beginner and want to learn about this subject, and you don't have relevant knowledge or experience.
What will I need to bring?
Please bring a pen and pencil. Please also bring photo ID with you e.g. passport or driving licence.
Will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment for this course. Your tutor will provide feedback to help you improve.
What can I do next?
At the end of this course, if you'd like to continue with your learning in this subject, you'll be able to progress onto our Developer Level courses.
Our workshops and courses are designed to provide essential skills, develop confidence and resilience, improve your health and wellbeing, prepare you for further learning or employment, provide ways to learn with your family and build communities. We have a wide range of workshops and courses, and you can explore more on our website. There's something for everyone!
Time and duration
Start Date: 16 July 2026
Start Time: 13:00
Day: Thursday Afternoon
First Lesson Duration: 03:00
Total Weeks: 3
Location
BISHOPS HULL HUB
Bishops Hull Hub
Bishops Hull Road
Taunton
Somerset TA1 5EB