Are they still doing watercolor art classes?

[jayally1968]

My last QM2 cruise was in 2018 and I thoroughly enjoyed the daily watercolor art class. I know a lot of things have changed since then but can anyone let me know if they're still doing them? I will be cruising July 14th 2023.

[BigMac1953]

 

They were during our November trip on QV. Still $35 for the kit.

 

Here's an effort from November:

 

[BklynBoy8]

8 hours ago, jayally1968 said:

My last QM2 cruise was in 2018 and I thoroughly enjoyed the daily watercolor art class. I know a lot of things have changed since then but can anyone let me know if they're still doing them? I will be cruising July 14th 2023.

 

In September on the QM2 they were in Progress after lunch in the Britannia Restaurant and not the Atlantic Room as in the past.

[bluemarble]

During the November Caribbean cruise on QM2, there were watercolor classes at 10:00am and 2:00pm on sea days on the port side of the Britannia Restaurant upper level (deck 3). Mrs. Bluemarble participated most days.

[jebo]

Is this charge for the course or for equipment. Seems a little excessive.

[bluemarble]

2 hours ago, jebo said:

Is this charge for the course or for equipment. Seems a little excessive.

 

The charge is for the kit. I wouldn't know, but by most accounts it is well worth it. Here is what was included in the kit Mrs. Bluemarble received.

 

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Sketchers' Pocket Set Paints

3 Winsor & Newton Cotman Brushes:

• 19mm Series 666 One Stroke

• Size 8 Series 111 Round

• Size 2 Series 333 Rigger

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Pad (11in x 14in, 140lb, 12 sheets) 

Winsor & Newton Medium Kneaded Putty Rubber

Colart Small Rectangular Palette

Conté à Paris 2B Graphite Pencil

Conté à Paris Pencil Sharpener

Edited January 17, 2023 by bluemarble

[BigMac1953]

The kit varies, for example, the art teacher may wish to work in a different medium such as pastel.

 

Nevertheless, you don't have to buy the package to participate, just bring your own and in that case it's free.

[jebo]

3 hours ago, bluemarble said:

 

The charge is for the kit. I wouldn't know, but by most accounts it is well worth it. Here is what was included in the kit Mrs. Bluemarble received.

 

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Sketchers' Pocket Set Paints

3 Winsor & Newton Cotman Brushes:

• 19mm Series 666 One Stroke

• Size 8 Series 111 Round

• Size 2 Series 333 Rigger

Winsor & Newton Watercolour Pad (11in x 14in, 140lb, 12 sheets) 

Winsor & Newton Medium Kneaded Putty Rubber

Colart Small Rectangular Palette

Conté à Paris 2B Graphite Pencil

Conté à Paris Pencil Sharpener

Thanks for the information. Good brands and probably worth it but with the Aussie dollar so bad may bring my own.  Cheers

[jebo]

2 hours ago, BigMac1953 said:

The kit varies, for example, the art teacher may wish to work in a different medium such as pastel.

 

Nevertheless, you don't have to buy the package to participate, just bring your own and in that case it's free.

 

3 minutes ago, jebo said:

Thanks for the information. Good brands and probably worth it but with the Aussie dollar so bad may bring my own.  Cheers

I have all of the watercolour equipment mentioned so may as well bring my own.  thanks for the info.

[milleruszk]

My wife is a watercolour instructor on Cunard.   The kit costs $35.00.   There is no other charge.   If you have your own supplies it costs nothing.   This is for the entire voyage.  You can attend the 10:00 AM class or the 2:00 PM class on sea days.   Some students attend both.  We will be on the May 25th Queen Victoria voyage from Southampton around the British Isles.

[Guppy99]

Are the classes limited? Do you need to register or sign-up? Is it likely they will happen on a transatlantic (6 sea days)?

[Jack E Dawson]

You do not need to register, just show up. They will definitely happen on a transatlantic. The classes are progressive and cover all 6 sea days. All (or no, in my case) skill levels are welcome. 

Enjoy.

Jack

[bluemarble]

57 minutes ago, Guppy99 said:

Are the classes limited? Do you need to register or sign-up? Is it likely they will happen on a transatlantic (6 sea days)?

 

I don't see a limit mentioned in the latest daily programmes I have from November-December 2022 on QM2, but the daily programmes I have from earlier years mention the watercolour art classes are limited to 25 guests. First come, first served I suppose if the limit should happen to be exceeded.

[Jack E Dawson]

18 minutes ago, bluemarble said:

 

I don't see a limit mentioned in the latest daily programmes I have from November-December 2022 on QM2, but the daily programmes I have from earlier years mention the watercolour art classes are limited to 25 guests. First come, first served I suppose if the limit should happen to be exceeded.

In 3 crossings I've never seen anyone turned away bluemarble. On our May Crossing there were quite a few people on the first day but a lot of people thought it was a one and done program and class size drops about 1/3 on the second day. I really like that if you have a scheduling conflict with the morning class you can drop in on the afternoon class for that day and vice versa.

Jack