Course Prices
Inside UK
£400.00
Outside UK
£425.00
Instalments UK & International
£400.00 in 4 instalments at £100.00 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
🎨 Watercolour Painting Diploma Course
Tutored by Steven Hersey
Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolour with this flexible, self-paced online diploma. From luminous washes to vibrant layered compositions, watercolour offers endless possibilities — and with expert tutor guidance, you’ll build the confidence to bring your creative vision to life.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for students of all levels, though some basic drawing experience is recommended. Whether you’re a complete beginner to watercolours or returning to art after a break, you’ll find structured assignments and personalised tutor feedback to guide your progress.
- Beginners looking for a guided introduction to watercolour
- Artists wanting to explore expressive and traditional watercolour techniques
- Creative hobbyists seeking a flexible, structured course with expert support
What to expect
- Learn traditional techniques like washes, glazing, and dry brush
- Develop your skills in colour mixing, tone, and composition
- Study the approaches of celebrated watercolour artists for inspiration
- Receive personalised feedback on seven structured assignments
- Work at your own pace — up to two years to complete the course
Meet your tutor
Your tutor for this course is Steven Hersey, an experienced watercolourist and art educator. Steven provides supportive, constructive feedback on every assignment, helping you develop confidence and a personal style in your watercolour work.
🖼️ Student Gallery
Explore real student work to see the range of styles and subjects you’ll develop during the course:
View the Watercolour Diploma Student Gallery →
❤️ Student Feedback
“I learnt all I wanted to know about painting in watercolour. Fabulous tutor — considerate, helpful, intuitive, and always encouraging. Huge thanks!”
— S. Munro“The Watercolour Diploma was my first course and I feel I have learned so much. The material and tutor feedback were exactly what I needed to progress.”
— C. Marwitz“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and Steven’s feedback on my efforts. The assignments pushed me to try things I would normally avoid, and I now want to continue improving in watercolour.”
— C. Hawkins“A brilliant and rewarding course! The tutor’s feedback and advice gave me confidence and kept me motivated throughout.”
— M. Georghiadou“I have enjoyed the course immensely and have tried things I probably wouldn’t have done without it. The tutor was extremely helpful and constructive — thank you!”
— P. Martin
❓ FAQs
Do I need previous painting experience?
No. The course is beginner-friendly, but basic drawing skills will be helpful.
How long will I have to complete the course?
You have up to two years to complete the course at your own pace.
Will I receive tutor feedback?
Yes — you’ll receive detailed personal feedback on each of your seven assignments.
Students are able to upload their artwork to the 'The Art Room' on our website. Each student is
given a unique username and password on enrolment for their own private area in
The Art Room.
Students can upload their artwork for the tutor to collect and
critique. The tutor will then upload feedback for the student to download. If
you do not have facilities to upload your artwork, you can mail your artwork to
the tutors centre and receive your artwork back with your critique.
It is essential you label all
packages/artwork with your student number.
All our courses are written to be your comprehensive guide into
each of their subject matters. We understand that students appreciate
clarification about various aspects of their work from a course tutor, whom
provide reassurance that techniques are put into practice effectively.
Each courses has its own dedicated Tutor. The tutor keeps the
course up to date and relevant to today's students. They are available to the
individual student for advice and encouragement. Each course has regular
exercises and assignments that are constructed in such a way as to give the
student the opportunity to practice the techniques learnt on the course and to
test themselves as they go along. Students are encouraged to submit the
assignment work to the college for the tutor to critique.
Coursework can be submitted online, as digital photographs, in your individual art room account and the tutor will upload their critique for you to download and retain forever.
On many courses the assignment work may be suitable for inclusion in a student's Portfolio of Work that could be very useful later. The college will use the assignments submitted as the basis for your award of a diploma.
On successful completion of this course you will have studied new skills and gained knowledge for your own enjoyment and development.
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