Drawing into Painting - Beginners/Intermediate

When & Where

14 January 2025 - 1 April 2025 ( 33 hours, 11 weeks )
Morning, Tuesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Julia Colmenares
Course Code W24PDGA04B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

The course will develop the basic techniques and personal observational principals required to draw and paint, expressively and with confidence. You will explore a variety of drawing media including pencils, charcoal and paint. The course will introduce still life, landscape and the figure/portrait working to a compositional theme. You will be introduced to new ways of seeing, thinking and working and you will be encouraged to develop your own individual styles and methods.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Use observational skills and different drawing techniques
Draw and paint with more confidence
Demonstrate a confident use of colour and techniques
Work with a range of media and develop your own style
Relate your work to contemporary and historical styles and ideas

Cost

Full fee

£360

Concession fee

£270

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Class format and activities

The course structure includes a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, power point presentations, one-to-one guidance, group discussions and appraisals. We will look at the work of contemporary and historical artists. Learners will keep a sketchbook/notebook and individual learning plan to record goals, ideas, progress and processes.

Entry requirements

This flexible and enjoyable course is open to everyone-whether you are a beginner keen to explore or have some experience and wish to develop your drawing and painting skills further. Ability to understand spoken English

What you can do next

On completion of this course, students will be encouraged to continue to explore and develop individual styles and methods through other courses in drawing, painting and mixed media.