# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Capture the lush colours and expressive shapes of late summer in this relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop in central London.About this EventLate summer is one of the most beautiful times to paint foliage: deep greens sit alongside sun-bleached grasses, delicate seed heads, fading flowers and the first touches of warm autumn colour.In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the essential techniques of watercolour while creating your own loose and expressive study of late-summer foliage.Perfect for complete beginners, the class will introduce you to watercolour step by step. We’ll explore how to control the balance of water and pigment, mix natural and varied greens, create soft wet-in-wet colour transitions and use different brush marks to suggest leaves, grasses, stems and seed heads.Rather than painstakingly painting every leaf, you’ll learn how to simplify what you see and use loose, confident marks to create the impression of abundant foliage.We’ll begin with a series of short demonstrations and exercises before bringing the techniques together in a finished late-summer botanical painting of your own.What you’ll learnHow to control water and pigmentEssential wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniquesHow to mix beautiful, natural-looking greensSimple brush techniques for leaves, stems and grassesHow to create delicate seed heads and botanical detailsHow to combine soft and sharp edgesHow to simplify complicated foliageHow to arrange different plants into a balanced compositionNo previous drawing or painting experience is needed. The class is designed to be approachable for complete beginners, with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance.All materials are provided, so you can simply arrive and paint.You’ll leave with your own late-summer watercolour painting, practice studies and techniques that you can continue using at home.About Your TutorThe workshop is taught by Ann Mackowski, a London-based artist and experienced art teacher specialising in drawing, watercolour and oil painting.Ann has been teaching art in central London for over ten years, working with everyone from complete beginners picking up a brush for the first time to more experienced artists looking to develop their technique.Ann is an award winning artist with extensive experience, having exhibited with the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours, the New English Art Club, Society of Women Artists, and she was a featured contestant on Sky Landscape Artist of the Year. Ann runs Soho Life Drawing and Private Art Events London, teaching regular classes, private tuition and creative events in the heart of London.Come along for a relaxed afternoon of painting and discover just how expressive watercolour can be.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/beginners-watercolours-late-summer-foliage/100001998219334821
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: 8 Hop Gardens
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 41.88, max: 41.88, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 8 Hop Gardens
- **lat**: 51.5107217
- **long**: -0.1264112
- **full address**: 8 Hop Gardens, 8 Hop Gardens, London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage being held?
  - **A:** Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 8 Hop Gardens, 8 Hop Gardens, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage?
  - **A:** Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage is organized by Ann Mackowski and Jen Moore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beginners Watercolours: Late Summer Foliage sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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