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Oil Painting - Beginners
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Are you a complete beginner to painting, or new to oil painting? Do you want to develop essential skills before starting your own projects? This course is for you! You'll learn how to use different painting mediums, brushes, and palette knives. We'll teach you basic colour mixing, colour theory, and how to build up a painting using colour and tone. You'll gain confidence and inspiration to pursue your own painting projects.

Course Content

This course covers:
Understanding Colour: Learn the fundamentals of colour theory.
Painting Tone Accurately: Develop your ability to see and paint tonal values.
Tonal Aspects of Colour: Explore how tone affects colour in painting.
Effective Composition: Learn how to compose an image for a painting.
Painting Mediums and Equipment: Gain knowledge of different mediums and equipment.
Finding Your Painting Approach: Discover which painting style works best for you.
Setting Up a Painting Space: Learn how to create a good painting environment.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Some prior knowledge of art materials, tools & techniques is recommended.

Assessment Methods

Each session will end with supportive group critiques. This gives you the chance to share your work and receive constructive feedback. Your tutor will also provide individual verbal feedback as you work on projects and participate in discussions.

Further Study Options

The college has a range of life drawing classes and other art courses which learners will be able to progress to.

Additional Information

For more course information, email info@rhacc.ac.uk.