Although nature is currently offering winter scenes for artists, a chance to also learn how to paint spring, summer and autumn is being offered by Alton Library.

In his course Using Watercolour: Painting the Seasons, tutor Russell Bignold will show participants how to use watercolours to capture the beauty of landscape paintings over the seasons.

Tuition for this ten-hour course, which runs on Fridays from January 17 to February 14 between 10am and midday, is free. All materials will be provided for a materials fee of £10.

By the end of the course participants should be able to use watercolour to paint and express the seasons, capturing the colours and the atmosphere.

They should also be able to apply appropriate colour and tone to reflect the seasons in all paintings using colour theory, create at least three watercolour paintings taking account of perspective affecting hue, chroma, tone and temperature, and identify key fundamentals to creating a work of art that will support growth in their techniques and skills.

This course is for beginners and improvers, individuals looking to develop their creative skills using watercolours and to gain an understanding of foundation skills over informal fun sessions.

No previous knowledge or experience is required - just lots of enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a desire to have fun.

This is a varied style of painting and easily utilised with correct application, so very suitable for beginners.

This is a relaxing and friendly course with step-by-step demonstrations. Participants will be gently guided through different drawing and painting activities, starting at the basics.

Each week will focus on specific elements used within art, with nature as the subject. The focus is on small-scale sketches rather than a big final painting.

To book visit https://shop.hants.gov.uk/collections/learning-in-libraries, speak to Alton Library staff or call 02392 232957.