Why Study This Course?
Want to unlock your artistic potential? This course offers a wide range of drawing and painting techniques for both beginners and those with some experience. In a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll build your skills and confidence. We’ll guide you to “see” in a new way, helping you master any subject you wish to draw or paint.
This course focuses on developing a new way of "seeing" to enhance your artistic perception. You will:
Build drawing and painting expertise.
Gain confidence in your artistic abilities.
Master techniques to draw and paint any subject.
Learn in a friendly and supportive environment.
This course covers:
Drawing exercises: Line and shape, proportion, object and surround, composition and tonality using mainly still life set ups, the occasional human model and drawing plain air, if the weather allows.
Colour: The use of colour will be included after half term.
Media: Pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, pastels and acrylic paint.
Colour mixing: Explore colour mixing at length and you will be able to define hue, value and saturation.
Personalised exercises: Focused exercises geared towards your level of ability will be given followed by with room for experimentation and taking your drawing/painting further.
This course focuses on developing a new way of "seeing" to enhance your artistic perception. You will:
Build drawing and painting expertise.
Gain confidence in your artistic abilities.
Master techniques to draw and paint any subject.
Learn in a friendly and supportive environment.
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 to make this a more beneficial experience.
Each session will conclude with informal, supportive group critiques, giving you the opportunity to share your work and receive constructive feedback. Throughout the course, your tutor will provide individual verbal feedback as you work on projects and participate in discussions.
Paper is available to buy in class.