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Fundamentals of Watercolour Painting

(8 sessions x 3 hours)

This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of watercolour painting. These include choosing suitable watercolour brushes and applying wet-on-dry or wet-on-wet watercolour techniques, which are applicable to painting still life, landscapes and other subjects. Learners will learn to achieve various effects in their watercolour painting by considering salient concepts such as colour, texture and tone. This course is recommended for art business owners, art practitioners and learners with little or no experience in watercolour painting.

Course Content:
  • Selecting suitable watercolour brushes and paper
  • Understanding colour, texture and tone
  • Applying wet-on-dry watercolour painting technique
  • Applying wet-on-wet watercolour painting technique
  • Layering transparent washes and experimenting with various materials
  • Painting still life, landscape and other subjects

A digital certificate will be issued upon successful course completion, which requires a minimum attendance rate of 75%.

Please note that no replacement classes are offered for missed lessons.

Once the course has commenced, no refunds will be issued for any withdrawal requests.

For any enquiries, please contact CLE at Tel: 6512 1388 or email [email protected]


Our Trainers

 

Priscilia Kheng Hui Ning

Priscilia Kheng graduated from Glasgow School of Art, U.K., in 2014 with a first-class honours degree in Painting and Printmaking. After graduation, Priscilia was offered the opportunity to be an Artist-in-Residence in Glasgow. She developed her art practice with an interest in painting within a contemporary art context. She has participated in several group exhibitions both locally and abroad. They include "After Printmaking" in Singapore, "Affordable Art Fair" in Hong Kong and "Phoenix Bursary Exhibition" in Glasgow, U.K.



Ethan Chen

Ethan Chen Xi is a multidisciplinary artist with expertise in watercolour, sketching, and visual storytelling. With a background in fine arts, animation, and illustration, he has collaborated with renowned brands and exhibited works internationally. Holding a Master’s in Arts and Cultural Management from King’s College London and a degree in Art, Design, and Media from NTU, Ethan Chen Xi combines technical skills with creative exploration in teaching. Passionate about nurturing artistic expression, he equips learners with a strong foundation in techniques while encouraging personal style development and creative confidence.




Course Information


Course Schedule
[March 2025 intake]
3 May - 28 Jun 2025 (Every Sat) (Ethan Chen)
2pm - 5pm
No lesson on 7 June



[July 2025 intake]
8 July – 26 August 2025 (Every Tue)
7pm to 10pm

Course Fee
S$792.00
S$428.70 (After NSA Subsidy)

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Application Fee
S$48.00

Aid Schemes
SkillsFuture Credit
National Silver Academy

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Credits of $4000 is not applicable to the course.

Application Information
Applications are accepted until 4 weeks before the course start date or when the course is full, whichever earlier.

Applications will open from 19 May 2025, for the July 2025 intakes.


Customised Programmes

Transform and energise your organisation with us! Whether it is infographics or art therapy, we can work with your budget to create a programme that suits your needs.

Donors

Do you believe in the power of creativity to transform lives? You can make a difference by sponsoring art, design or media programmes for people in need. Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on the lives you touch and the art they create.


Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out how you can create your own programmes today! 

Information for Learners

CLE Office is located at NAFA Campus 1, Tower Block (Level 9).

We are open from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

Operating hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Available Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
*SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Credits are not applicable for all courses offered by our Centre
National Silver Academy (NSA)
NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)


For any enquiries or assistance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 6512 1388