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Watercolour Demystified – Mastering Watercolour Control

(8 sessions X 3 hours)

This course is suitable for beginners as well as those who have had some experience with watercolour painting, to understand how to control water in watercolour painting and learn to progress independently. Also recommended for hobbyists, crafters, makers, entrepreneurs, professionals, homemakers, retirees.

Through lectures and exercises, learners will understand how materials impact painting decisions and outcomes, learn how to apply techniques systematically and creatively on a variety of subjects. Topics to be covered include basic watercolour techniques such as: wet on wet, wet on dry, negative painting, layering, lifting, reserving white, blending, and brush control.

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Paint with watercolours purposefully and confidently.
  • Apply a wide repertoire of watercolour techniques on a variety of subjects.
  • Troubleshoot and progress independently with applied practice.


Our Trainers

 

Leach Heng

Li Ching/Leach Heng is an artist who specialises in pen and watercolour art. She has participated in exhibitions in Singapore, Japan and Korea. Her experience as a professional Gemologist has translated into a fluid and refined style, full of light and colour. Leach Heng’s aesthetic influences derive from fairytales, old picture books, nature and more recently, tutelage under local Chinese Ink master Nai Swee Leng and master potter, Yamaguchi Saya.

As a Book Illustrator, Li Ching/Leach Heng was featured at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content in 2018 & 2019. Her first book, “Jade’s Quest For Her Heritage” was published in 2019 with endorsement from the National Heritage Board and the SG Bicentennial. She has illustrated three other books - “I Wish I Had A Dog”, “Where Shall I Sleep Tonight?” and “To Let The Light In”, and has been featured in 2021’s Birthday Book publication.

Li Ching/Leach Heng is passionate about teaching. Her clients include the National Gallery of Singapore, Six Senses Resorts, Overjoyed, Rolex, Hendricks Gin, Franck Muller, Cartier, The Botanical Art Society of Singapore etc. She volunteers regularly at schools and non-profit organisations. In 2020, Li Ching was appointed as Brand Ambassador for German paint makers, Schmincke.

Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/lichingheng




Course Information


Course Schedule
[January 2025 intake]
9 January – 6 March 2025 (Every Thu)
1.30pm – 4.30pm
No lesson on 30 January



Course Fee
SS$650.00
S$351.80 (After NSA Subsidy)

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Application Fee
S$48.00

Aid Schemes
NAC-NICA Training Support
National Silver Academy
SkillsFuture Credit
Union Training Assistance Program

Application Information
[January 2025 Intake]
Applications are accepted until 1 December 2024, or when the course is full, whichever earlier.


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