{"product_id":"spring-2026-art-watercolour","title":"Spring 2026 PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOUR","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover the disciplined and rewarding art of watercolour illustration or painting. In this workshop, you will learn to observe and draw from inspiration, master essential colour theory, and build a realistic illustration through careful layering of colour and detail.By the end of this session, you will have an understanding of the medium and the practical techniques needed to create your own beautiful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eMATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE STUDENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaper\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 sheets A4 watercolour paper (200gsm), hot-pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePencil\u003c\/b\u003e: HB pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitchen towel\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalette\u003c\/b\u003e: Watercolour paint palette (or mixing wells)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater jars\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 glass jars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrushes\u003c\/b\u003e (Prime Art or KUM Memory Point recommended):\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003ePrime Art Bianco Round – Sizes 00 to 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eKUM Memory Point Rounds – Sizes #00, #0, #1, #2 (or similar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatercolours\u003c\/b\u003e (individual tubes or half-pans \/or a set) – focus on warm and cool primaries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003eKey colours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLemon Yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePermanent Rose or Quinacridone Magenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFrench Ultramarine\/Ultramarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBurnt Sienna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLamp Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eLecturer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Scharf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eDuration of course\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 lessons totaling 6.5 hours-21 September 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eTime\u003cb\u003e 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (30 minutes for lunch)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eABOUT THE LECTURER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eKate Schärf is a fine artist and lecturer at Ruth Prowse School of Art. She studied at Stellenbosch University, where she attained a Masters in Visual Art in 2021. She specialises in drawing and painting, and participates in exhibitions throughout the Western Cape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eNOTICES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eIf you have registered and your payment has been accepted by the site, you have been accepted to the class and will be added to our class register. The response from the site is your proof of registration and we look forward to seeing you on the first day and time of the class at RPSA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eIf no payment is accepted, we regret that the class is full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".RP","offers":[{"title":"21 September 2026","offer_id":47161323356333,"sku":null,"price":682.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1720\/7329\/files\/2026_Spring_2.jpg?v=1785845072","url":"https:\/\/www.ruthprowse.co.za\/products\/spring-2026-art-watercolour","provider":"Ruth Prowse School of Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}