Dedham Hall, CO7 6AD
12/04/2025 - 19/04/2025
On this course our time will be divided equally between the studio and painting in the field, allowing for development of watercolour technique and an immersive experience in visual observation and experience of the landscape.
Jem’s courses are aimed mostly at the ‘serious improver’, and are less suitable for absolute beginners to the medium.
We’ll see that painting is all about relationships. Within the frame is an ecosystem, where everything affects everything else. Treating all our painting as ‘just practise’ and being willing to take chances are key to making progress, and ‘enjoying the process’ is easier when there’s a spirit of adventure in each brush mark.
We’ll consider all aspects of making successful watercolours. This includes prioritisation, compromise, and analysing results with the smiling equanimity of the Buddha!
Learning will be through watching demonstrations and studio-based presentations, much practise ‘in the field’- including trying out new approaches – and through reflective discussions of our difficulties and successes.
Reference material will be provided for the studio sessions. Subjects both studio and plein air will include skies, trees, buildings, water and other aspects found in ‘landscape’ generally.
Please note:
Some experience of watercolour is assumed, as is a desire to venture forth into the great outdoors in a range of weather. Please come prepared, including for the odd setback.
Plein air locations include the need for good mobility, with some potentially rough and damp terrain likely. We’ll need to carry all our own gear, and car-share at times.
Please refer to the suggested Materials List (below) and don’t hesitate to contact Jem before booking if in any doubt that the course is suitable for you.
I will very much look forward to meeting you and working with you on the challenges of your watercolour journey.
Materials & Preparation
Click here to download the recommended Materials & Preparation List for this course.
Further information about Dedham Hall
For information (including up to date prices) about our ideal base in the heart of ‘Constable Country’ please visit Dedham Hall’s own website here: DEDHAM HALL
To book a place
- Telephone Wendy & Jim Sarton on: 01206 323027
- Email: sarton@dedhamhall.co.uk
- Visit: www.dedhamhall.co.uk/
Cost: Please visit Dedham Hall's website for up to date prices and to make a booking (please find link above). Thank you
Type: Residential
Status: Places Available
See Also Workshops
I also run shorter format Workshops which are usually one or two-day,
and non-residential.
In 2024 I am taking a year out from running residential courses. If you would like to be kept up to date on future opportunities please send me an email to be added to my email list, or you could keep up to date by subscribing to my blog.
NEWLY CONFIRMED: APRIL 2025 COURSE AT DEDHAM HALL
Contact Me
If you’d like to contact me to discuss purchasing original watercolour paintings, arranging tuition, attending a painting holiday or for any other reason, then please feel free to email or call me and of course you can also network with me on social media.
E: contact@jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk
T: 0117 9711735