LEICESTER
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

 Floral and Nature Painting

Floral and Nature Painting

Saturday 26 April
Abbey Park Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Purva Patel
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. You will be guided to select your choice of reference in the garden, take photograph references and complete one or two studies of the selected plants and flowers. You will learn how to compose floral and nature paintings using traditional and contemporary composition methods. If you are a nature enthusiast, this session is perfect for you. You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the studies and have some take away homework with the learnt technique. All level and experience are welcome.
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£26      
Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolour Painting

Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolour Painting

Sunday 11 May
Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ - 11am - 2 Hours
Akshara Jayakumar
Join us for a relaxed and creative session that is focused on mindfulness painting with watercolour. We will explore elements of Neurographical art as well as painting for joy. This class is perfect for all skill levels including beginners.
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£28      
Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Sunday 08 June
Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ - 11am - 2 Hours
Akshara Jayakumar
Embark on a creative journey and join our enchanting "Birds with Watercolour Meetup"—a delightful session where art and nature converge! This watercolour workshop is designed for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for the vibrant world of avian beauty. In this hands-on watercolour session, participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bird illustration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this meetup provides a nurturing and collaborative environment to explore the unique techniques of watercolour painting. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating stunning watercolour bird illustrations. Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and detailing to bring your feathered subjects to life.
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£28      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Sunday 06 July
Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ - 11am - 2 Hours
Akshara Jayakumar
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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£28      

Nearby Watercolour Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 03 May
Abbey Park Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Art Group
Aateka Bharmal
Unleash Your Inner Artist with Our Drawing Adventure!Get ready to embark on a creative journey like no other in our Drawing Class! Whether you're a budding artist or haven't touched a pencil in years, this class is designed to ignite your artistic spark and equip you with the skills to craft breathtaking artwork.Our seasoned instructors are here to demystify the art of drawing, taking you through the exciting basics like perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But that's not all - we'll dive into the world of Mark Making techniques, turning that blank page into a canvas of limitless possibilities!No experience? No problem! This class is tailor-made for complete beginners, so you'll fit right in and thrive in our welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.So, don't wait! Join us for a Drawing Class that promises creativity, fun, and the chance to bring your artistic visions to life!
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£26      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 24 May
Abbey Park Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Art Group
Aateka Bharmal
Unleash Your Inner Artist with Our Drawing Adventure!Get ready to embark on a creative journey like no other in our Drawing Class! Whether you're a budding artist or haven't touched a pencil in years, this class is designed to ignite your artistic spark and equip you with the skills to craft breathtaking artwork.Our seasoned instructors are here to demystify the art of drawing, taking you through the exciting basics like perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But that's not all - we'll dive into the world of Mark Making techniques, turning that blank page into a canvas of limitless possibilities!No experience? No problem! This class is tailor-made for complete beginners, so you'll fit right in and thrive in our welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.So, don't wait! Join us for a Drawing Class that promises creativity, fun, and the chance to bring your artistic visions to life!
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 03 May
Abbey Park Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Art Group
Aateka Bharmal
Unleash Your Inner Artist with Our Drawing Adventure!Get ready to embark on a creative journey like no other in our Drawing Class! Whether you're a budding artist or haven't touched a pencil in years, this class is designed to ignite your artistic spark and equip you with the skills to craft breathtaking artwork.Our seasoned instructors are here to demystify the art of drawing, taking you through the exciting basics like perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But that's not all - we'll dive into the world of Mark Making techniques, turning that blank page into a canvas of limitless possibilities!No experience? No problem! This class is tailor-made for complete beginners, so you'll fit right in and thrive in our welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.So, don't wait! Join us for a Drawing Class that promises creativity, fun, and the chance to bring your artistic visions to life!
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£26      
Composition (In the Park)

Composition (In the Park)

Sunday 04 May
Abbey Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Photography Group
Anthony Tanton
How you put together a photo, where you put each element in the frame, is a key component of what makes a great photograph. Understanding compositional rules, and making choices with your composition is one of the quickest ways to improve your photography.

In this class we will explore different compositions, what makes them right for the subject we're capturing, and what we like as photographers in our compositions. We will look at capturing stills with different compositional techniques, and effect that has on the final image.
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£26      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 11 May
Market Harborough, Leicestershire - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Photography Group
Anthony Tanton
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.

If you have any difficulties or new to street photography, please don't be afraid to ask questions.
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£26       1 places left

Focal Length and it's effects on images, a practical look

Focal Length and it's effects on images, a practical look

Sunday 18 May
Newtown Linford - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Photography Group
Anthony Tanton
Exploring the effects of focal length on images, from distortion and compression through emotion and vibes. We'll be looking at focal lengths from the very wide like 16mm, all the way through the most common range up to 200mm. This class will explore how different focal lengths change how a subject looks, how it changes the subject, what physical effect and outcome can be seen in the final image, and how it changes how we feel about a subject.
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£26      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 24 May
Abbey Park Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Art Group
Aateka Bharmal
Unleash Your Inner Artist with Our Drawing Adventure!Get ready to embark on a creative journey like no other in our Drawing Class! Whether you're a budding artist or haven't touched a pencil in years, this class is designed to ignite your artistic spark and equip you with the skills to craft breathtaking artwork.Our seasoned instructors are here to demystify the art of drawing, taking you through the exciting basics like perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. But that's not all - we'll dive into the world of Mark Making techniques, turning that blank page into a canvas of limitless possibilities!No experience? No problem! This class is tailor-made for complete beginners, so you'll fit right in and thrive in our welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.So, don't wait! Join us for a Drawing Class that promises creativity, fun, and the chance to bring your artistic visions to life!
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£26      
ABOUT LEICESTER
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Leicester Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
A really enjoyable event spent going through some basic techniques before applying them in a larger piece of work. The setting was lovely in Abbey Park - a hidden treasure in the city.
5/5
Mel
2024-12-30
I enjoyed the event. It was completely different to some of the videos etc. that I have seen, so really interesting.
4/5
Tara
2024-07-15
ARTISTS
Purva Patel
Purva Patel is a professional watercolor painter and architect who is passionate about teaching unique techniques and learning methods in watercolor artwork. She is dedicated to upgrading knowledge in the world of watercolor, striving to enhance skills and understanding within the medium.

Purva Patel is available for private bookings

Tuesday -8 am to 8 pm
Thursday to Sunday 8am to 8pm

Expertise : private tutoring , group learning and water colour, acrylic and oil painting

Akshara Jayakumar
A fashion designer with a passion for painting and drawing, turning creativity into art and style with every stroke and stitch.
PHOTOS
Leicester Watercolour Group
2025-03-23
Title or Location: The Headland
A scene I have painted many times the headland at Staithes on the Yorkshire Coast
Credit: Bob Petcher
Facebook: Robert Petcher Art
Instagram: Robert_Petcher

Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-04-24
Title or Location: This is my own watercolor painting, not a photo.
I'm a beginner watercolor artist enjoying learning various techniques as I try to find my own style. I loved the challenge of these bricks, and learned a lot while completing this painting alongside a YouTube tutorial from "Paint with Shiba."
Credit: Kathy Dail
Facebook: Kathy Glover Dail
Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: At home Derbyshire
I had been painting for about 3 months, watching tutorials on uou tube, practicing different techniques. I was feeling confident. I had a blank sheet and some inspirational pictures around me and started to build a picture. Once the flow came it was like a wave, not stopping until I wad happy, finishing it off with the bee in the flower. I love bees. Felt overjoyed at my achievement in this piece.
Credit: Felicity Butler
Facebook: Felicity's watercolour paintings
Instagram: Watercolourfelis

Adelaide Watercolour Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: Late Mornings Cafe
A Duplex owner decided to run a cafe in the CBD. It became very successful with people gathering all hours of the morning. I had an hour to wait for an appointment in town, so I sketched this on location. DS watercolour on 300gsm cotton.
Credit: Peter Hancock

Sacramento Watercolor Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: In The Curl
I started painting during Covid, mostly flowers, and YouTube tutorials. Raised in Southern California, I have always loved the ocean and have, From the start tried, to tackle painting water and its reflections. Initially with no success. Persistence is the name of the game. I am quite pleased with this one!
Credit: Laura DeKloe
Instagram: @laurajwde
Dallas Watercolor Group
2025-04-18
Title or Location: View From Dugout Wells
Located in Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX., Dugout Wells has a working windmill, providing water to the small parcel of desert surrounding it. The view of the Chisos Mountain Range was spectacular on this cool windy morning. I have painted at this spot on several occasions. 10 x 14 watercolor.
Credit: Tom Brown
Facebook: @teebrown7
Instagram: @tombrown.art

Albuquerque Watercolor Group
2025-04-18
Title or Location: Lunch Counter/ Madrid Spain
Went to Spain for 2 weeks a year ago. While thrilled to see the work of Velasquez, Goya, Microsoft and Picasso, it was a treat to be part of everyday life there. This was a scene I photographed at an enormous Farmers Market. The color of the bread caught my eye. Madrilenos have wine with lunch. So civilized.
Credit: Kristel Peale

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