Watercolour

FAS 2026 and FAS 2027 workshops are sold out!

Guy Gruwier — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:04:19 +0000

Sorry, but all workshops “FAS” (Frisse Aquarellen Schilderen, or Painting Watercolours Freshly) for the remainder of 2026 and for the entire year 2027 are sold out. There is a waiting list however, for which you can always subscribe. It suffices to write an e mail to guy@watercolour.be and Guy will pick up your name whenever a place becomes viable. For more info on other workshops, please subscribe to the Newsletter on the CONTACT page.

International Watercolour Masters 2028

Guy Gruwier — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:33:36 +0000

Get involved in the biggest international watercolour event : In 2028, from 17th to the 26th of May, master watercolour painters are coming from all over the globe to show their talents and dedication for the technique ! Guy will be one of them, just like in 2026. He wil not only showcase his passion, but will also conduct a one-day workshop. Please keep an eye on the website of IWM and see where you can find more info on Guy’s activities !

More info to be published here when ready.

Golden River Studios launches a brand-new website

webdivision — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:32:25 +0000

Golden River Studios proudly presents its new website, offering a fresh and immersive look into the world of watercolour artist Guy Gruwier. The platform brings together his portfolio, exhibitions, workshops and courses in one clear and inspiring online space.

Visitors can explore upcoming activities, discover past exhibitions and gain insight into the artistic journey behind more than 35 years of experience in watercolour painting. The new website reflects the essence of the studio: a place where light, water and colour come together in a continuous search for expression.

In search of light (BE)

webdivision — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:11:30 +0000

In this watercolour exhibition, Guy Gruwier — invited to the International Watercolour Masters 2026 in England — presents his profound passion for light. With over 35 years of experience in watercolour painting, Guy is no newcomer to the field. He has previously exhibited successfully both in Belgium and abroad.

His success in this medium is the result of years of dedication and an ongoing search for essence: What is light? What is colour? What is shadow?

This exhibition is a joint initiative by Golden River Studios and the Poperinge Watercolour Club. The club was founded six years ago by Robert Toussaint, a true local of Poperinge, and is where Guy enthusiastically teaches around twenty students.

Each year, the club participates in Atelier in Beeld, where activities are presented and demonstrated. Visitors can not only enjoy the artworks but also have a chat with the organisers while enjoying a drink and a small bite.

There will be two exhibitions:

May 2 & 3: featuring works by the students of the Poperinge Watercolour Club
May 9 & 10: featuring works exclusively by Guy Gruwier

You are warmly invited to visit both exhibitions.

International Watercolour Masters 2026 (UK)

webdivision — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:29:06 +0000

Guy Gruwier demonstration: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11:00:

Guy, invited as a ‘master’ during the International Watercolour Masters 2026 exhibition (Lilleshall, UK), will give a demonstration of a magnificent Flemish landscape on Thursday 21 May from 11:00. If you would like to attend this demonstration, please visit:

https://lnkd.in/eDZry9mc

Watercolour Workshop in Wissembourg (FR)

webdivision — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:04:25 +0000

Topic: How to paint a foggy landscape

Dates: Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Lunch: Dining options are available nearby. However, we recommend bringing a packed lunch.

Audience: Adults of all levels

Materials required:
Participants should bring their usual supplies (brushes, paper, etc.)

How to paint movement in watercolour

webdivision — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:04:31 +0000

What will you learn?

You will learn how to capture movement in a watercolour, emphasizing action and enhancing the image’s dynamism. You will also learn how to create this dynamism using the wet-on-wet technique, which is characteristic of watercolour painting.

How does it work?

You’ll be asked to choose an image yourself (a passing cyclist, a speeding F1 car, a speed skater, a skier, etc.) and bring a sketch of it to the workshop, which you’ll then develop into a watercolour under guidance. The emphasis is on the dynamic lines in the image, which you will later translate into color. This is done layer by layer and wet-on-wet.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to slightly advanced students.