Join Marc Alexander for a two-day workshop exploring essential watercolour painting techniques, materials, and foundational principles. This workshop will cover the key fundamentals of watercolour painting, including colour mixing, washes, brush handling, tonal values, composition, and expressive mark-making.

Under Marc’s guidance, each participant will complete a finished artwork over the two days, working from a provided reference image. A variety of subject matter will be available, including landscapes, seascapes, portraiture, furry animals, flowers, and more. Participants are welcome to choose the subject matter they would most enjoy painting throughout the workshop.

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

19 & 20 June 2026 or 22 & 23 June 2026

Dates: 19 & 20 June – Book Now
Dates: 22 & 23 June – Book Now

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily

Location: 48 Herschel Road, Fish Hoek

Cost: R2500 (for both days)

Lunch and refreshments included
Limited to 10 participants only

Click here to book your seat

Workshop Structure and Timeline

Day 1 – Introduction to Basic Watercolour (19 June)

9:00 – 9:30 am: Welcome & Introduction

  • Tea and coffee
  • Meet and greet
  • Overview and goals
  • Materials check

9:30 am – 12:15 pm: Instruction and Demonstration

  • Choosing a reference
  • Preserving the white of the paper
  • Water-to-paint ratio
  • Washes, layers, and glazing
  • Wet-into-wet and wet-into-dry techniques
  • Focus: brush handling and paint application techniques
  • Light demonstration and group paint-along

12:15 – 1:00 pm: Lunch Break

1:00 – 3:30 pm: Creating Texture in Watercolour

  • Artists begin their painting projects, choosing one of the provided references
  • Instructor guidance and feedback throughout the session

3:30 – 4:00 pm: Q&A and Critique

  • Group feedback and constructive critique

Day 2 – Watercolour, Fine Linework, Texture Paste, and Indian Ink (20 June)

9:00 – 9:30 am: Warm-up

  • Tea and coffee
  • Overview and goals
  • Review of Day 1 paintings

9:30 am – 12:15 pm: Instruction and Demonstration

  • Watercolour and fine linework
  • Painting rocks and rock textures
  • Focus: colour mixing, edge control, material handling, and implied detail rendering
  • Light demonstration and group paint-along

12:15 – 1:00 pm: Lunch Break

1:00 – 3:30 pm: Own Project – Rendering

  • Artists continue their painting projects
  • Instructor guidance and feedback throughout the session

3:30 – 4:00 pm: Q&A and Critique

  • Artists present their final artworks
  • Group feedback and discussion

Required Materials

Watercolour Paper

  • A3 cold press or hot press recommended

Watercolour Paints

  • French Ultramarine
  • Prussian Blue
  • Viridian Green
  • Sap Green
  • Cadmium Red
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Lemon Yellow
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Chromatic Black (mixed Ultramarine + Burnt Umber)
  • Opaque Titanium White Gouache

Brushes and Tools

  • Round size 6 brush
  • Flat brush (¼″ recommended)
  • Rigger/detail brush
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Paper towel for general cleaning
  • Salt
  • Old toothbrush for spattering
  • Hairdryer (optional)
  • Acrylic texture paste
  • Palette knife
  • Masking tape

Please bring your own materials or purchase them at the workshop. Standing and table easels, as well as drawing panels, will be provided. The Watercolour eBook containing all workshop notes will also be available online.

Payment Details

Bank: First National Bank
Account Holder: Alexander Art Academy
Account Number: 62833810816
Branch: 260300
Reference: Initials and Surname – Workshop
Proof of payment: admin@alexanderartacademy.com

Please note: Your payment secures your seat for the workshop.

Refund Policy:
We completely understand that plans can change. If you let us know at least five working days before the workshop, we will gladly arrange a refund (minus a R200 cancellation fee). Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for non-attendance without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.