Learn to Paint!
Art Splash Classes real-life and online
Absolute Beginners Watercolours
NEW COURSE of 6 sessions starting 29 October 2026
3 places left!!!
Learn to paint in watercolour from scratch!
Join Francine at Cricklewood Library, London NW2.
Thursdays 1pm-3pm, £16 pp.
In this friendly 6 week course Francine will introduce you to the joy of this accessible medium. You’ll learn basic drawing skills, plus: • the three essential watercolour techniques • why the quality of paper makes a difference • how to mix colours without them becoming ‘muddy’ • the secret to creating light and bright paintings
What to bring? see below, but all materials are provided for the FIRST class.
Venue: Cricklewood Library, 152 Olive Road, London NW2 6UY
Thursday Absolute Beginners
6 CLASSES 1-3pm
Week 1. Thursday 29 October 2026
Week 2. Thursday 5 November
Week 3. Thursday 12 November
Week 4. Thursday 19 November
Week 5. Thursday 26 November
Week 6. Thursday 3 December
More classes to be announced
Please email Francine to reserve your place - and find out more by clicking HERE
Online Monday Creatives
Get your week off to a good start with our regular Monday Zoom class. Suitable for those who have some drawing and watercolour experience.
Mondays from 14 September 2026. 10am-12pm/UK time
£18 pp inc recorded video. See all dates below
Every Monday morning Francine demonstrates a new subject or technique. You can ask questions while she paints and then we all create our own painting using watercolour, acrylic or mixed media during the session. The atmosphere is surprisingly relaxed and friendly.
Francine gives constructive feedback- if requested!
Each live interactive session is recorded so you can catch up if you miss a week. This class is perfect if you like to experiment with new mediums, create portraits, landscapes and still lifes – all at your own kitchen table!
Try a class to see if you like it!
Monday Creatives Online
Class Dates 2026 Autumn. 10 am - 12noon UK time
Week 1 Monday 14 September
Week 2 Monday 21 September
Week 3 Monday 28 September
Week 4 Monday 5 October
NO CLASS MONDAY 12 October
Week 5 Monday 19 October
Week 6 Monday 26 October
Week 7 Monday 2 November
Week 8 Monday 9 November
NO CLASS MONDAY 16 November
More classes to be announced
Please email Francine to find out more by clicking here
What you’ll need for Watercolour and online classes, if unsure I will supply the materials for your first class
A set of GOOD quality watercolours* - we recommend Winsor & Newton ‘Artist’ or ‘Professional’ quality.
NB - Winsor & Newton Cotman paints are cheaper and are OK… but the pigments are not as strong and vibrant as W&N Artists’ or Professional Quality colours.
A4 or A3 pad of 140gsm CARTRIDGE OR DRAWING paper - for drawing with pencil and charcoal
A4 or A3 Cold pressed watercolour paper 300gsm pad/book with a HARD back .We recommend Cass Art shops in London, or Artway online
Several flat and round watercolour brushes. I recommend Transon professional artists’ watercolour brushes
A white ceramic palette or plate (not plastic) to mix colours
Masking tape and kitchen towel
Small bottle of black Indian Ink (not drawing ink)
A couple of drawing pens – 0.3 and 0.6 and/or a dip-in pen
For supplies try Jackson’s, Artway, Cass Art or Hobbycraft