LEEDS
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners

Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners

Saturday 13 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
A step by step guide to painting beautiful flowers in watercolour
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£28.00       3 places left
Painting A Landscape In Watercolour

Painting A Landscape In Watercolour

Saturday 27 June
Meanwood park - 10am - 2 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
A relaxed guide to creating a landscape with washes of colour, suitable for beginners and those with some experience
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£28      
Painting Birds in Watercolour

Painting Birds in Watercolour

Saturday 25 July
Meanwood - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolour session painting birds. We'll guide you step by step in creating beautiful bird paintings. Participants must bring their own materials including watercolour paints, brushes, paper, pencil, water jar, and paper towels.
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£28      

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Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 06 June
The Headrow - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72.00      
Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners

Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners

Sunday 07 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 1pm - 2 Hours
Leeds Art Group
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session using acrylic to create a vibrant landscape
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£28      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 13 June
Leeds City Centre - 10:32am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£52      

Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Friday 19 June
The Headrow - 1pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72.00      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 27 June
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£52      
Amigurumi

Amigurumi

Saturday 04 July
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
Ignite your imagination and enhance your crochet technique at our exclusive workshop centred around amigurumi crochet. Whether you dream of crafting a magnificent squishy plushie or smaller, delicate doll, we've got you covered. The beauty of this method is in its flexibility - you can create pieces as large or as small as you desire. Learn to read patterns, increase and decrease and sew pieces together.
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£48      

Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic

Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic

Saturday 11 July
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Leeds Art Group
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting session where you'll learn to paint people the easy way. We'll cover simple techniques for faces, figures and composition, step by step. Suitable for beginners. Participants must bring their own materials including acrylic paints, brushes, paper or canvas, pencil, water jar and a folding chair.
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£28      
Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 11 July
The Headrow - 2pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
book now
£72      
Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out  Knaresborough Photo Walk

Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out Knaresborough Photo Walk

Saturday 18 July
Knaresborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Andy Ainsworth
Ever thought you should really get out and take some photos, but never quite do it? This first session is all about getting your camera out and starting to shoot. No pressure, no overthinking. Whether you're using a phone or a camera, I'll guide you step by step so you actually understand what you're doing.

We'll keep it simple, practical, and relaxed, and I'll be right there if you get stuck, explaining things in a way that makes sense.

By the end of it, you won't just be thinking about photography—you'll be doing it. Participants bring their own camera and gear.

Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
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£28      

Street Portraits for Beginners

Street Portraits for Beginners

Saturday 01 August
The Headrow - 2pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Gain confidence in approaching strangers, crafting the light and capturing natural expressions.
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£72.00      
Session 2 Get Your Camera Out  - Knaresborough Photo Walk

Session 2 Get Your Camera Out - Knaresborough Photo Walk

Saturday 15 August
Knaresborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Andy Ainsworth
Now you've started taking photos, the next step is knowing what to look for. This session trains your eye to see the shot before you take it, and understand what makes an image work.

We'll keep it simple, focusing on framing, light and what's going on in the background. You'll also start working on portraits, photographing each other and getting comfortable with people in front of the camera. I'll guide you as we go with small adjustments that make a big difference.

Bring your camera or phone and we'll practice together.

Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
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£28      
Session 3: Get Your Camera Out – Knaresborough Photo Walk

Session 3: Get Your Camera Out – Knaresborough Photo Walk

Saturday 12 September
Knaresborough - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Andy Ainsworth
Most people feel a bit uncomfortable photographing people. In this session we start simple: observing and shooting from a distance, then when you're ready we take that next step.

I'll show you how to approach people naturally, how to ask, and how to handle it if they say no. That's part of it, and it's nothing to worry about.

After a couple of goes, you'll start capturing real moments, real people, and real stories. Bring your camera or phone and we'll practice together.

Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
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£28      

ABOUT LEEDS
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 Leeds Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Simple instructions with the opportunity to learn new techniques
5/5
Karen
2026-06-01
Pleasant atmosphere, clear explanations, enjoyable experience.
5/5
Maria
2026-06-01
Great session, lots of ideas readily shared and good pace. Booked to try something else.
5/5
J
2026-06-01

An enjoyable event where I definitely learnt some useful hints and tips for watercolour painting. Lyn was helpful and inclusive with the group.
5/5
Anne-Marie
2026-06-01
I hadca brilliant time. Thectutorcwas great. She gave advice in stages, which really helped me as it was my first time painting anything. She checked our work regularly, but not too much.
5/5
Alan
2026-05-04
I really enjoyed the class! Lynn was really helpful and bearing in mind that I had never painted before I came out with a pretty decent piece!
5/5
Aude
2026-03-09

Lynn is a very knowledgable and encouraging teacher and in two hours I managed to produce five pieces of work - albeit all works in progress. Can recommend this session but not sure I would have enjoyed it so much if it had been outside as planned.
5/5
Claire
2025-11-17
As a beginner in watercolour, I found Lynns approach both helpful and encouraging. A lovely spot was found by the Leeds canal and an enjoyable first session
5/5
Linda
2025-04-21
A pleasure to work with Lynn. A very nice experience in an inspiring environment. Learning in a friendly atmosphere. I encourage everyone to try it.
5/5
Maria
2025-04-21

It was a lovely and relaxing time and I learned new ways to paint. Kind and precise explanations from Lynn.
5/5
Maria
2025-04-18
I felt a bit nervous going to someone?s house but Lynn was really welcoming I learned a new skill and would like it even better if I were outside as planned. Would consider doing it again
5/5
Sandie
2024-10-22
My 2nd class, it was good but we went a little fast for me and as a beginner I was getting a little lost. I think I need to go to a class with more step by step instructions. Lynne is very friendly and approachable. The 2hrs sure go fast.
4/5
Jane
2024-08-13

ARTISTS
Lynn Armstrong
Lynn has been a painter for over 30 years, and has lots of experience tutoring groups in different styles and mediums of painting. She particularly favours landscape watercolour and oils, also flowers and still life.
Participants have said they find Lynns style of teaching easy to follow and the atmosphere in the group is both relaxed and enthusiastic.

Lynn Armstrong is available for private bookings

private tutoring for groups and individuals in Leeds

PHOTOS
Leeds Watercolour Group
2026-04-13
Title or Location: roofs..........a northern landscape
Following an enforced 18 months away from my art I returned to my practice working in watercolour and ink. I work with liminal, architectural and imagined spaces and places within an urban landscape. Using layers my work is an exploration of form, colour and texture aiming to capture the essence of the urban landscape we live in, work in and travel through.
Credit: Ian Fraser
Instagram: ianfraserart

Leeds Watercolour Group
2025-12-29
Title or Location: Woods
It was my first acryluc painting ever as I normally use water colour. Having looked at a tutorial, I produced the painting.
Credit: Alyson Hardy
Leeds Watercolour Group
2025-12-22
Title or Location: Rough Grazing.
An imagined scene,one of a series of paintings trying out different techniques.As a relative newcomer to watercolour, I'm trying to find my own vocabulary in the medium
Credit: Tony Taffinder

Leeds Watercolour Group
2025-10-27
Title or Location: Autumn
I usually like to paint flowers , yesterday l fancied doing something a little different . Picked a scene from an old book and slightly tweaked it. I walk my little dog every day and he has this little skip every few steps , thibk l captured it a little &10083&65039
Credit: Carterela
Instagram: Carterela

Leeds Watercolour Group
2025-08-13
Title or Location: Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne Castle on its rock on Holy Island, Northumberlad.A great place to visit but keep an eye on the tide or you'll be there much longer than intended.
Credit: Tony Taffinder
Leeds Watercolour Group
2025-07-30
Title or Location: Sunrise Ruin
Sunrise at Dunstanburgh Castle ruins on its remote headland near Craster, Northumberland. One of my favourite places.
Credit: Tony Taffinder

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Newcastle Thunder
This painting was created for a charity rugby event in Newcastle and will be featured on their warm up kit, it features landmarks of Newcastle/Northumberland and includes a stormy sky with lightning as a nod to the clubs name. It will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on the day of the charity match.
Credit: Shelley Johnson

Houston Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset - Houston
Beautiful early summer sunset. Particular love the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect inspiration for painting.
Credit: Claire Zhang
Auckland Watercolour Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: NZ
Christmas plein air study at Collins Memorial Reserve, South Island.A quiet rural morning ,soft light, distant hills and a few simple shapes dissolved into the atmosphere.Watercolour on paper half sheet
Credit: Xin Yi

Atlanta Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Island Sunset
This 9x12 watercolor was inspired by a photograph of the Turks and Caicos Islands at sunset where she was recently visiting. Plam trees dominate tge scene overlaying the bushes with a peek of the cabanas and calm ocean in the background. You see the sky at sunset with dark rainclouds on the horizon. I painted this piece to exemplify atmospheric landscapes with both energy and tranquility,
Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart

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