Short courses

Summary

This course provides practical approaches to drawing and painting and is a follow-on course for Creative drawing and painting 2. However, it is still suitable for both beginners and students with some previous experience. Through a variety of demonstrations and lessons you will develop your practical skills using a range of materials and different painting techniques including acrylics and oils, gouache, and watercolour.  

Please note materials are not provided, but a suggested materials list will be given ahead of the class.  New students are very welcome.  

Areas you'll explore include: 

• The process of drawing and painting, furthering developing your technical and visual skills required in art making. 
• Methods to improve your awareness, insight, and perception when art making. 
• How to further your understanding of a variety of mediums, such as pencil, charcoal, and acrylic paint. As well as surfaces such as paper, board, and canvas.  

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: 

• Create more complex artworks through an improved understanding of drawing and painting processes. 
• Practically demonstrate how to use perspective and create structured compositions using the technical and visual skills through a variety of different drawing and painting techniques.