Drawing and Painting Intermediate (C) **Course Full - please call 01825 761820 for alternative courses** (HE09N44C)

For those with some observational drawing experience who wish to develop their core skills to a greater depth focusing on portraiture and the human figure as a theme.

Course overview

This is a drawing and painting course for those who have some experience of observational drawing and wish to develop their core skills to a greater depth. We will explore a range of art techniques, from drawing with pencil, charcoal and pastel to painting with acrylics, gouache and watercolours. Our subject focus for the term will be portraiture and the human figure.

All students will receive individual support so they are welcome to diversify from the course material and to bring their own topics of interest to work on during the classes if they so wish.

This is a continuation of the course that started in the Autumn Term. Please contact the ACRES office to enquire about spaces if you have not previously enrolled on this course.
Where Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6JA.
When Tuesday, 12:30pm - 2:30pm from 11th January 2022 until 29th March 2022 for 10 weeks.

No classes: 18th Januery,15th February (Half term)
Cost The full fee is £136.00. The concessionary fee is £70.00.

What you already need to know

This course is for those who have attended a year of Introduction to Drawing and Painting courses or have some experience of observational drawing. With our apologies, this course is not suitable for complete beginners.

What you will learn

You will continue to develop observational drawing and accuracy of line, use tone to show form, develop painting techniques, apply colour theory and have opportunities to create finished compositions. You will have opportunities to experiment with the effects of different art materials and evaluate various artists' work. We will be focusing on the theme of portraiture and the human figure.

Topics covered will include:
Please note; All students will receive individual support, so they are welcome to diversify from the course material and bring their own topics of interest to work on during the classes if they wish.

How you will learn it

You will learn directly from your tutor and through tutor demonstrations, presentations, online resources and group discussion. Through practical work, there will be an opportunity to explore your ideas and methods and receive individual tuition. There will also be an opportunity to look at the source material and the work of other artists.

Bring to the first session

There are no refreshments available at this venue, so you may wish to bring your own with you.

Extra study or practice

You may wish to practise skills and techniques from the classes at home.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"I feel most confident with drawing. I've learnt to use perspective, which has definitely improved
my drawing."
"Actually knowing that I can draw and paint! I am most proud of the faces I have drawn and painted
and tonal value and colour paintings."

Additional Course Information


Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.

To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:

You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.

All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the gov website.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Please visit our website for up to date information on all ACRES art courses.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Your tutor will be happy to share information about their future courses with you.
For details on all courses, see the ACRES website and digital brochure.

Website www.acreslearning.org.uk
Tel 01825 761820
Email adultlearning@acres.org.uk