At Studio Kavachi, learning is about more than mastering techniques—it's about building confidence, developing your creative voice, and enjoying the process of making art. Swati is passionate about helping adults engage with their art practice in a progressive, supportive, and positive environment, whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to develop your existing skills.
Browse the courses below to find one that inspires you and join a friendly community of artists. All materials are provided, so you can simply arrive and create.
Courses take place at Core Gallery, Solihull Library (Touchwood) on Wednesdays during term time, from 10:15am to 12:45pm.
September - October 2026
From Reference Photo to Watercolour Painting
A 6-Week Watercolour Course
Dates: Wednesdays, 16th September – 22nd October 2026
Time: 10:15am – 12:45pm
Venue: The Core Gallery, Touchwood, Solihull
Fee: £150
All materials provided
Have you ever wondered how to transform a photograph of a boat into a beautiful, expressive watercolour painting? This six-week course will guide you through the complete creative process, helping you move beyond simply copying a reference image and towards creating a painting in your own individual style.
Working from a photograph of a boat on water, you will learn how to analyse and simplify the image before beginning a series of preparatory studies. The course starts with pencil sketches that explore composition, shape, tonal values and focal points. These will be followed by monochrome watercolour studies, allowing you to develop an understanding of light, tone and atmosphere before introducing colour.
Using these studies as a foundation, you will then create a finished A3 watercolour painting of the boat. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on interpretation rather than replication, encouraging you to make creative decisions that reflect your own artistic voice and style.
Whether you are completely new to art or have previous painting experience, this course provides a supportive and enjoyable environment in which to develop your skills and confidence.
What You Will Learn
How to analyse and simplify a photographic reference
Pencil sketching and compositional techniques
Tonal and value studies in monochrome watercolour
Understanding light, contrast and focal points
Planning a successful painting before starting
Watercolour techniques for expressive painting
How to develop your own personal style
How to complete a finished A3 watercolour painting
Suitable For
All levels welcome, including complete beginners with no previous drawing or painting experience.
All materials are included in the course fee. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
November 2026
Dates: Wednesdays, 4th to 25th November 2026
Time: 10:15am – 12:45pm
Venue: The Core Gallery, Touchwood, Solihull
Fee: £100
All materials provided.
Discover the beauty of floral drawing in this relaxed and inspiring 4-week course suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to those looking to refresh their drawing skills. Using cherry blossoms and camellias as our subjects, we will explore observation, line, shape, shading, texture, and composition while learning how to capture the delicate details and character of flowers.
With step-by-step guidance from artist Swati Sinha, you'll build confidence in your drawing practice and develop techniques that can be applied to a wide range of botanical subjects.
Students who wish to add an extra creative touch will also have the opportunity enhance their drawings with delicate touches of coloured pencil, creating a unique and personal piece of artwork.
Whether you're new to drawing or looking to strengthen your foundations, this course offers a supportive and enjoyable environment in which to grow your creative skills.
The course will use the following images as reference to create drawings.