Introduction to Drawing and Painting (C) **COURSE FULLY BOOKED - PHONE 01825 761820 FOR ALTERNATIVES** (HE09F92C)
Course overview
Continue to develop the core skills of drawing and painting, building them further as you practise tone, colour and texture in your work. As your learning and confidence increases you will be guided to complete a personal project.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm from 12th January 2023 until 23rd March 2023 for 10 weeks.
No class on 16th February (Half-Term)
Cost
The full fee is £142.00.
The concessionary fee is £73.00.
What you already need to know
This beginners course will continue to take you through the first steps towards gaining new skills and confidence, developing the core skills of art by exploring and practising observation, tone, form, colour and composition through drawing and painting.
New beginners and those with some experience of drawing and painting are welcome to join.
What you will learn
You will gain confidence in observational drawing, looking at tone, colour theory and composition. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums and materials.
Building on the skills you have already gained you will develop your learning further:
- drawing techniques including angles, ellipses and tone
- accuracy of drawing using proportion and perspective
- composition to create depth and dimension to your finished product
- colour mixing using a range of different media
- painting and brush techniques
By the end of the course you will have produced a range of pictures in your sketchbook, that will be a record of your own personal development. You will come away from the course with enough basic knowledge to get started with your own projects at home or you may choose to continue learning and developing your skills on the next drawing and painting course.
How you will learn it
There will be a combination of methods throughout the course. Your learning will be supported by tutor demonstrations and teaching. Through practical work you will explore your own ideas and methods and receive individual feedback and tuition. There will also be opportunity to look at source material and the work of other artists and to participate in group discussions.
Bring to the first session
A3 sketchbook/paper
Drawing materials - different grade pencils
(Later in the course you will need a painting kit - preferred paints and brushes, palette, water pots. Your tutor will explain what you need to bring.)
A handy optional item would be a portfolio to keep your work together but a large bag will do.
Extra study or practice
You may wish to spend time at home practising skills and techniques from the classes.
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
"The atmosphere was really nice, friendly and supportive."
"I really enjoyed learning different techniques. I especially liked the monochrome painting."
"I have been inspired to try new things, it was very different from learning when I was at school."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
This course will continue in April 2023 in Heathfield college with the same tutor.
Future steps beyond ACRES
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