LIVERPOOL
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Floral Watercolour Painting

Floral Watercolour Painting

Saturday 11 January
William Brown St - 10am - 3 Hours
Nisali Siriwardene
During this meetup, participants will have the chance to explore the captivating world of floral watercolor painting under the guidance of experienced artists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this event welcomes individuals of all skill levels. This event is a perfect opportunity for artists, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers to gather and immerse themselves in the beauty of floral watercolor painting.
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£26      
Layering and Glazing in Watercolour Meetup

Layering and Glazing in Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 25 January
William Brown St - 10am - 2 Hours
Nisali Siriwardene
Discover the transformative power of layering and glazing in this focused watercolour meetup. Attendees will learn how to build depth, texture, and vibrant hues by applying multiple transparent layers of paint. The session will cover:

- Techniques for controlling transparency and opacity.
- Best practices for letting layers dry to achieve clean, luminous effects.
- Tips on blending colours harmoniously while maintaining clarity.
- How to use glazing to correct mistakes or refine details.

Perfect for artists looking to elevate their watercolour skills, this meetup will guide you through the steps to create rich, dynamic artwork with confidence and finesse. Bring your watercolour supplies and a willingness to explore new techniques!
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£26      
Watercolour Techniques Class

Watercolour Techniques Class

Saturday 08 February
William Brown St - 10am - 2 Hours
Nisali Siriwardene
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalized feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
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£26      

Landscape Watercolour Painting Meetup

Landscape Watercolour Painting Meetup

Saturday 15 February
William Brown St - 10am - 2 Hours
Nisali Siriwardene
Immerse yourself in painting scenic landscapes using watercolours under the guidance of our experienced instructor, Nisali Siriwardene. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£26      
Capturing Life in Watercolour: Still Life Meetup

Capturing Life in Watercolour: Still Life Meetup

Saturday 01 March
William Brown St - 10am - 2 Hours
Nisali Siriwardene
Join us for the Capturing Life in Watercolour: Still Life Meetup, where you delve into the timeless art of still life painting. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and intricacies of everyday objects through the captivating medium of watercolour. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just beginning your artistic journey, our meetup provides a supportive and enriching environment to hone your skills and unleash your creativity. Through careful observation and skillful brushwork, participants will learn to breathe life into ordinary subjects, transforming them into vibrant and evocative works of art. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, capturing the essence of life in every brushstroke at the Capturing Life in Watercolour: Still Life Meetup.

Participants are encouraged to bring along an item of their choice, or we can collectively select a common theme such as kitchen items, flowers, or traditional objects for our still life painting session.
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 January
Riverside Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
This introductory class will cover everything from camera settings to composition, to intentionality when taking a shot.Ever wondered how to create a pin-sharp photo like the landscapes you see on Instagram? Ever wondered how to replicate a juicy bokeh effect in the background of a portrait shot? All of this and so much more will be covered in this class! The park is the perfect location to explore a wide variety of different photographic genres with a group of like-minded individuals.
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£67       5 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 February
Riverside Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
This introductory class will cover everything from camera settings to composition, to intentionality when taking a shot.Ever wondered how to create a pin-sharp photo like the landscapes you see on Instagram? Ever wondered how to replicate a juicy bokeh effect in the background of a portrait shot? All of this and so much more will be covered in this class! The park is the perfect location to explore a wide variety of different photographic genres with a group of like-minded individuals.
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£67      
Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 15 February
Bootle - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
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£26      

Industrial Photography Meetup

Industrial Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Brunswick Pl, North Docks - 10am - 2 Hours
Liverpool Photography Group
Valentina Passerini
Industrial photography is a photographic niche that perfectly fits with the history of the city of Liverpool and with its landscape.In this meetup, I will show the participants how to find interesting views and compositions whilst immersed in the landscape of the North dockswith industrial photography you can use buildings and other man-made structures in the same way other photographers use trees and rolling hills in landscape photography. Wind farms, harbours, cement works, power stations, quarries, pylons and building sites are just a few of the industrial landscapes you can photograph. The Liverpool docks are the perfect setting for this kind of photography meetup.We will be starting with an overview of landscape photography technique, how to decide what to take a picture of and how to compose shots, we will then move into settings and more technical challenges to get an idea of when the camera behaves best for landscapes.
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£26      
ABOUT LIVERPOOL
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Liverpool Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Really enjoyed it, good tuition/guidance from Nirsali
5/5
Jackie
2024-03-11
ARTISTS
Nisali Siriwardene
Nisali Siriwardene has a background in architecture; she graduated from Liverpool John Moores with a first-class degree and the best overall performance award for the BSc Honours in Architecture 2022. Now she is pursuing her master's degree in architecture. Painting, however, has always been her passion. She started her artistic career professionally in 2016, and even though she studied Western music and physical science in school, she showed extraordinary talent in art. Nisali is a self-taught artist; she started her artistic journey with acrylics and oil paints and developed her skills and techniques to a broader level with her techniques and practice. She explored her creative journey to greater depths using more mediums such as markers, coloured pencils, and watercolours. Her expressions and sensitivity are always carried with colours; she brightly looks at the world; the hues, light, and shadows create stories of her life. She developed her skills, basics, and techniques by joining an art academy in her home country, Sri Lanka. With their expertise, she was able to conduct her workshops not only for youngsters but also for university students and adults.
Over the years, she has devoted herself to mastering the intricacies of a wide range of artistic mediums. The fluid grace of watercolours allows her to capture the ephemeral beauty of moments; the fast, quick dry medium encourages her to sketch while travelling; and she can easily carry the small set of equipment to work at any time. She delved into the nuanced world of freehand portrait sketching, where the human face becomes a canvas for exploring emotions, expressions, and the essence of each subject. The natural world has always been a profound source of inspiration for her. Through her landscape paintings, she endeavours to capture and convey the serenity and grandeur of our environment. From the towering majesty of mountains to the tranquil shores of lakes and beautiful beaches, her work invites viewers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of our planet. Her background in architecture has endowed her with a unique perspective, particularly evident in her ability to create perspective drawings. She brings architectural visions to life through the convergence of lines and angles, crafting a sense of depth and dimension.

Nisali Siriwardene is available for private bookings

Available most weekends, Fridays and Tuesdays.
Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, and events.

PHOTOS
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-11-29
Title or Location: Brook Hall Hotel
A morning with the Wirral Urban Sketchers, sketching this fascinating half timbered hotel building. Great sketching venue. Lots of other subjects to sketch in the hotel grounds. One of my favorite ways to spend a few hours.
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: Richardmo
Instagram: Richard Oldfield

Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-11-21
Title or Location: A Tall Ship in Liverpool's Canning Dock.
In recent years the Port of Liverpool has often been visited by participants in Tall Ship's races. The ships and reflections are a reminder of the Port's Victorian heyday, when tall masts crammed the River Mersey and Docks as far as the eye could see.
Credit: Ann Clayton
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-11-19
Title or Location: Chasing the storm
Inspired by the Wirral coastline, and winter storms. Tried out a number of techniques to create the atmosphere and the sand dunes.
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: Richard Oldfield
Instagram: Richardmo

Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-11-11
Title or Location: Tree
This piece was painted at a class held by @adrianhomersham in Gatley. I have attended a few of his classes in the past and he helped me considerably to gain my confidence in painting again. This particular class was specifically to learn to paint trees with a hake brush and rigger and also how to paint with a credit card. This painting was produced using a minimal palette of three colours. I used the credit card for the trunk and a rigger for the thin branches. My style is semi-abstract.
Credit: Janet Wake
Instagram: cattyjwake

Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-10-12
Title or Location: VIOLET
This little violet arrived in a stony part of our garden from nowhere I just had to paint it, and the surrounding pebbles had very interesting textures.
Credit: Ann Clayton
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-09-29
Title or Location: Greek Island Sunset
Inspired by some of the amazing sunsets we saw on our trip around some Greek Islands. From to terrace of a small hotel in Santorini we were able to watch the sun sink into the ocean and light up the surrounding Islands. The church was an addition again Inspired by the many Greek churches on the Islands
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: Richard Oldfield
Instagram: Richardmo55

Melbourne Watercolour Group
2024-12-11
Title or Location: Basil and tomato
This still life was done last Easter on an A3 sheet . I loved the colour and the light and glow coming from the glasses..
Credit: Mark Reid
Melbourne Watercolour Group
2024-12-09
Title or Location: Storm approaching Queenscliff Victoria

Credit: Deirdre Silvester
Facebook: Deirdre Silvester
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2024-12-08
Title or Location: Daybreak
This 9x12 watercolor sunrise was created as a reminder of the beauty and renewal of each new morning provides.
Credit: Amanda Goins
Instagram: amandagoins_44 LINK: https://www.instagram.com/amandagoins_44/

Brisbane Watercolour Group
2024-12-07
Title or Location: Marseille, France
My husband took a photo of me looking at a beautiful building and garden in Marseille, a special memory of our rent trip to the South of France.
Credit: Melissa Leach
Instagram: Art_barl
Perth Watercolour Group
2024-12-07
Title or Location: Watercolour landscape
Landscape is my favourite subject for watercolour painting.
Credit: Jana Legowski
Perth Watercolour Group
2024-12-07
Title or Location: Watercolour abstract
I enjoy watercolour painting , specially using bright, happy coloures like my last painting .
Credit: Jana Legowski

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