come and learn the joys of watercolour!
Watercolour is a wonderful, accessible, versatile medium, and a brilliant tool for mental health and wellbeing.
Classes in Kennington, Oxfordshire.
Watercolour for Beginners / Watercolour for Improvers
courses in Kennington, Oxford, starting 17 January 2025
watercolour for beginners
THIS CLASS IS FULL! However, please contact me if you are interested, and if I get enough interest I may run it again when this one ends, or when the Improver’s course ends.
Four-Week course starts friday 17 January 2025
Friday mornings, 10am -12 noon, on the following dates: 17 January, 24 January, 31 January, 7 February
Venue: Upstairs in the Kennington Village centre, Kennington Rd, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5PG
All art materials plus refreshments will be provided.
Cost: £120
Come and learn the joys of watercolour! In this 4-week beginner course I will Introduce you to the unique characteristics of watercolour. Each session will focus on a particular aspect of watercolour, including blends, paint-to-water ratio, value & transparency, and timing. The class is aimed at beginners, however anyone returning to painting who wants to connect and practise their skills is most welcome. You don’t have to be able to draw, and no previous experience is necessary. I love beginners!
Email me to book your space!
Watercolour for Improvers
six-Week course starts friday 28 february 2025
Friday mornings, 10am -12 noon, on the following dates: 28 February, 7 March, 14 March, 21 March, 28 March, 4 April 2025
Venue: Upstairs in the Kennington Village centre, Kennington Rd, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5PG
Refreshments will be provided.
You will need to bring your own art materials.
Cost: £160
If you know the basics about how watercolour works, then this course will give you opportunity to practise and develop your skills. I teach a modern approach to watercolour, focusing on fun, vibrant projects rather than traditional approaches. You don’t need to be able to draw.
Booking essential: email info@catherinejennifer.com to grab your space!
Meet Your Tutor
Catherine Jennifer is an artist, art educator and top teacher on Skillshare. Her online classes have won Skillshare awards and two classes have received “Staff Picks”.
Catherine studied Fine Art (Painting) at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, before relocating to the UK.
She teaches cover lessons at the Sunningwell School of Art, and runs an Art Club in Kennington. She believes that anyone can enjoy art, and is particularly interested in helping people overcome resistance to discover and develop their creative confidence.
Catherine is a mother of four boys, aged 15, 13, and 7-year-old twins.
Photos from 2024 Watercolour Taster Course below, Lots of laughter and fun with paint!
Feedback from 5-week Introduction to Watercolour Class, 2023
“Absolutely fantastic 5 weeks. Have fallen in love with watercolour but also just having fun with art! Thank you!”
“I have loved every class. I’ve learned so much & above all else it’s given me the confidence to try painting on my own & explore my creativity!”
“I loved experimenting and trying new techniques I would never have tried on my own”
“It was great to have all the materials supplied and advice on what to buy at home.”
Feedback from Other In-Person Classes
“I go to a watercolour class at Sunningwell School of Art where I consider myself to still be a relative beginner. Sometime ago you took a lesson for Kevin Scully and I thoroughly enjoyed your teaching method so I am excited to be able to learn more from you.”
