Painting Calm: Connect to Nature Through the Art of Watercolour

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of tranquillity can feel like a distant dream. But what if there was a simple, yet powerful way to reconnect with your inner peace and support your mental well-being? Enter Painting Calm – your sanctuary for harnessing the therapeutic benefits of watercolour painting where you can immerse yourself in the tranquil world of nature as you learn to capture its beauty on paper.

 Did you know that over the last decade there has been a growing global recognition of the important contribution that creative activities like watercolour painting can make to reducing stress, anxiety, and depression while improving mindfulness and self-expression. Focusing specifically on the therapeutic benefits of watercolour painting, our painting calm workshops are dedicated to nurturing your mental health through the transformative power of art and nature.

What Are the benefits?

• Discover the Healing Power of Watercolour: Watercolour painting has long been celebrated for its soothing and meditative qualities. Its fluidity and transparency lend themselves perfectly to depicting the gentle rhythms of nature, from flowing rivers to dappled sunlight filtering through leaves. Through the act of painting, you can cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and find inner peace amidst life's chaos.

• Connect with Nature: We believe that a deep connection with nature is essential for our well-being. Through watercolour painting, you'll learn to observe the subtle nuances of the natural world – the delicate petals of a flower, the intricate patterns of tree bark, the interplay of light and shadow on a tranquil landscape. By immersing yourself in these details, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us and forge a stronger bond with the Earth.

• Nurture Your Creativity: Whether you're painting a serene seascape or a vibrant garden scene, watercolour painting encourages experimentation and creative expression. With its forgiving nature and endless possibilities for layering and blending, watercolour invites you to embrace spontaneity and let go of perfectionism. Allow yourself to explore new techniques, play with colour, and unleash your imagination as you embark on your artistic journey.

Here are the details

Course Structure:

Our Painting Calm Watercolour workshop teaches essential foundational skills in painting nature so that you can take a journey towards mindfulness. This guided workshop covers topics such as:

•Mark-Making: Developing your use of line to describe direction, weight, rhythm, speed, and volume.

•Leaning Watercolour Techniques: Discover different watercolour techniques so you can transfer your ideas to paper more easily.

•Seeing shape: You will learn how to translate a three-dimensional object into a two-dimensional painting.

•Mixing Colours and Seeing Tone: You will be able to create different colours by understanding hoe to combine them, you will also lean how to create subtle shades by looking for the variations of light and dark tonal values.

 Knowledge Required:

First Timer/Beginner Friendly

How do I book onto The Paint Calm Workshop?

Our next workshop date is on Saturday 25th May Starting at 10:30am at Friends Meeting House, Manchester.

Please purchase your tickets from the link below: