Bold, Bright & Beginner-Friendly – Gouache Made Simple

Workshop – 2.5 hours | All Levels Welcome

About the Class

Discover the joy of gouache at Kwassie Art Studio - a paint with a rich history, prized for centuries by illustrators, designers and artists for its opaque, velvety finish. Unlike watercolour's translucent washes, gouache dries matte and fully opaque, making it a favourite for bold, graphic, poster-like paintings.

Topics Covered

Introduction to gouache — history and character of the medium
Colour mixing and achieving bold, saturated pigment
Layering technique — building depth through opaque paint
Working thin-to-thick and correcting as you go
A simple, guided botanical or graphic composition

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop is for absolute beginners as well as those with prior painting experience curious about gouache. Unlike watercolour, gouache is fully opaque and forgiving of mistakes, making it an approachable entry point for anyone hesitant to pick up a brush. A great idea for a friend's afternoon out, a date or a solo creative treat.

What is included?

All materials — gouache paints, paper, brushes and Kwassie's own learning templates. Tea & coffee and light snacks are included. Aprons available on site.

Technique

Gouache on paper

Level

Beginner & All — No prior experience needed. Gouache's opacity and reworkability make it especially friendly for first-time painters.

Age

The age limit on this workshop is 14+

Duration
1 x 2.5 hours

What Will You Take Home?

You will have one completed work on paper to take home and show off :) After the worksshop, you are then welcome to join our Create & Chill sessions on Thursdays to continue developing and practicing your skills!

The Art of Gouache