Stress less with watercolour: September 2026

Discover the wonders of watercolour paint and how it can be a stress-relieving medium. This is a free-painting session, no drawing, no rules.  What will be will be!

This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have completed a watercolour course before and wish to develop their watercolour skills.

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

  • demonstrate at least 2 different watercolour techniques
  • mix at least 3 different colours using watercolour paint
  • experiment with different materials to create texture
  • evaluate stress levels before and after the session

Entry requirements

Learners must be over the age of 19 years old

This course is suitable for complete beginners, those looking to practise or improve their watercolour painting skills or for those looking for ways to reduce stress.

There are no entry requirements.

Material required for the course

All materials will be provided.

Teaching method

Learning will be through:

  • practical demonstrations
  • verbal instructions
  • presentations
  • hands on learning
  • peer support

Next steps

Learners can progress to other wellbeing courses.

More information

This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.

Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.

Course details

Start date: Friday 11 September 2026
When:
Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration: 1 day
Full fee: £25
Concessionary fee: £25
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220