Develop your Drawing and Painting** Course Fully Booked - call 01825 761820 for Alternative courses** (UP09N01A)

Course overview

This course will build on the Introduction to Drawing and Painting courses. Through observational drawing, studies of tone, form, colour and composition, the core skills of Art will be explored in greater depth. New learners with some existing art skills are welcome too.

Where Unknown.

When Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 30th September 2021 until 25th November 2021 for 8 weeks.

No class 28th October (Half Term)

This is an in-person course. 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.

Cost The full fee is £111.00. The concessionary fee is £58.00.


Additional Costs
To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or text books until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.

During the course

Specific Covid Considerations:

To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:

• Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
• Students should work at separate tables or desks.
• Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
• You are responsible for sanitising your own work space before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
• Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
• Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
• Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
• Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.

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 https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests


For further information please see Policy & Procedures on the ACRES website.

What you already need to know

This course is for those who have previously attended an Introduction to or Improve your Drawing and Painting course or have some experience of the basic foundation skills of art.

What you will learn

You will further 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. There will be an opportunity to experiment with the effects of different mediums, evaluate the work of a variety of artists and record your own personal development through the use of a sketchbook.

You will continue to explore different approaches and techniques as you improve your skills.

Topics covered will include:
- Form and how to produce the effect of dimension with light and shade
- Devices and approaches that can help improve the accuracy of drawing
- Building a repertoire of brush marks and painting techniques
- Creating artwork using a selection of different compositional rules
- Exploring aspects of colour theory for different effects

How you will learn it

In a small, relaxed class you will learn through presentations, videos, optional additional online resources and group discussion. You will have plenty of opportunity to develop your practical skills and your tutor will give you guidance and feedback.

Bring to the first session

Materials and items you will need to do the course

A3 sketchbook/paper.
Drawing materials - different grade pencils
Painting kit - preferred paints and brushes, palette, water pots.

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

"Ian is a gifted artist and a patient teacher"
"The art class is my best part of the week"
"I can't believe what I have found I can do. I only started coming because I wanted to try it out and I have now been coming for over a year. There is so much to learn and discover."

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

In view of the recent pandemic we are taking things one term at a time to ensure all our learners and staff feel safe. We expect to continue this course in Etchingham village hall in the New Year and will keep you updated of this and other courses we will be offering in 2022.

Future steps beyond ACRES

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

Further information

Please visit our website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.