Drawing and Painting (Level 1) – Part-time

This is perfect for any beginner who is interested in drawing and painting and those wanting to develop skills further.

This course is aimed at beginners and learners interested in improving and developing their skills in drawing and painting techniques.

Working in our well-resourced art department, you will be working on guided sessions with the support our experienced tutor to help build the knowledge and skills in drawing and painting. You will use a range of 2d media; pencil, pastels, watercolour and gouache and explore different techniques.

Each course will have a different theme enabling you to explore different subjects and new challenges!

• September Start: Animal and Insects
  • Students will explore animal forms and textures, such as fur, feathers and scales, to create drawings and paintings of both wild and domestic animals.
• January Start: The Natural world
  • Students will create detailed drawing and paintings of various elements of nature; such as fruit, vegetables, plants and shells, as well as creating landscape based images.
• April Start: The Human Form
  • Students will study the classic proportions of faces and figures and will use a variety of media and styles to create drawings and painting of portraits and full length figures.

You will receive an induction to our well resourced Art Department, excellent tutor teaching, new knowledge and skills in drawing, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Basic drawing media and paper will be provided on the course. If you want to develop your work further you can purchase art materials at our Art Shop based at 25 Stoney Street.