Learn how to paint watercolours in our fun and practical art classes taught by professional artists in central London.
Our lively, fun Watercolour Painting Courses are designed to debunk the myth that painting with watercolours and inks is difficult - through our tutors lively instruction and encouragement, students will lose their inhibitions and create lively artwork.
Our Watercolour Painting Classes are suitable for all levels; learn the techniques before putting them into practice to produce your own vibrant watercolours.
Watercolour painting courses content
- Exercises and demos to show how to use Watercolour paints and inks
- How to start a pen and ink drawing
- What is a colour wheel? Learn the basics of Colour theory
- First steps using pens – how to cross hatch and show tone with line only
- How to add a colour wash
- Learning to incorporate 'mistakes' into your artwork!
- Tricks and tips to make your paintings 'sing'
All City Academy art workshops are held in a fun, supportive environment in central London studios.
ALL ART MATERIALS INCLUDED
All City Academy art courses include all art materials.
By the end of the course students will have completed several artworks and created vibrant watercolour paintings on high quality paper.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
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| 25 Apr 2025 - 23 May 2025 | Fri | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
| 14 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 May 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 25 Apr 2025 - 23 May 2025 | Fri | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
| 14 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 May 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025 | Thu | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Aug 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 | Tue | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Sep 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | Thu | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 | Tue | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 25 Apr 2025 - 23 May 2025 | Fri | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
| 14 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 May 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025 | Thu | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Aug 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 | Tue | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | Sheila Wallis | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Sep 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | Thu | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 | Tue | 18:45-21:15 | 5 weeks | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £225.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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