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Painting and Drawing at OSO Arts Centre Barnes
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Want to explore your artistic side and gain confidence in your painting and drawing skills? This course is designed to help you do just that! You'll learn various techniques and approaches in a friendly and supportive environment. If you have some previous experience and want to practice and develop your skills, this course is perfect for you. We'll help you unlock your creative potential and find joy in the process.

Course Content

This course covers:
Barnes as Inspiration: Focus on images found in and around Barnes, including buildings, street scenes, people, trees, parks, and the River Thames.
Working from Images: Use photographic images as a basis for your artwork.
Outdoor Sketching: Weather permitting, enjoy occasional outdoor sketching sessions.
Drawing Techniques: Explore techniques using pencil, coloured pencil, pen & ink, conté, and crayons.
Painting Techniques: Learn about pastel, watercolours, gouache, and acrylics.

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 required.

First Class Requirements

How to Enrol

Attendance Requirements

How to Pay for Your Course

Assessment Methods

There is no formal assessment for this course. However you will set personal targets with the tutor and review these during, and at the end of the course.
This includes tracking your own practice through written notes and the tutor's written responses, gaging your progression and personal development through the course using Personal Learning Plans.

Additional Information

Protective clothing is advisable. You will need to provide all your own art materials and pay for any suggested visits to galleries and museums. Paper is available to buy in class.