Introduction to Drawing and Painting** Course full - Please call 01825 761820 for Alternative** (HE09N43A)

Course overview

An introduction to drawing and painting in a small friendly class where you can gain new skills and confidence. You will learn about the core skills of art by exploring observation, tone, form, colour and composition by exploring colour as a theme, we will focus on looking at contrasts between natural and manmade forms.

Where Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6JA.

When Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 21st September 2021 until 7th December 2021 for 10 weeks.

No classes: 26th October (Half Term), 2nd November

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 £136.00. The concessionary fee is £70.00.


Additional Costs
To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or textbooks until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course fees over £133 can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order. Please contact the office for details.

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 complete beginners or those who have some experience of drawing and painting and are looking to refresh their knowledge of the basic skills.

What you will learn

The focus of this course will be exploring colour as a theme; we will focus on looking at contrasts between natural and manmade forms. You will have the opportunity to look at a variety of artists' use of colour and further develop your practice of colour theory and blending using a variety of art materials and techniques. We will also be painting and drawing from observation.

Topics covered will include:

• Colour blending and colour theory
• Ways to represent tone in painting and drawing
• Proportion and perspective
• Ways to construct compositions
• Ways to use different media

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 there will be the opportunity to explore your own ideas and methods and to receive individual 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

Materials and items you will need to do the course

• An A3 sketchbook/paper. - Acid-free 130gsm drawing paper e.g. Pink Pig
• Drawing materials - 4B & 6B pencils
• Painting kit - preferred paints and brushes, palette, water pots.
• A portfolio to keep your work together but a large bag will do. optional

With apologies, ACRES will not be able to provide refreshments for the course. We ask that you bring your own.

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

"I would have no hesitation in recommending this class for anyone contemplating it."

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

This course is expected to continue from January 2022 in Five Ashes Village Hall. Visit our website or sign up for our newsletter for up to date information on all Spring 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

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