Drawing and Painting Intermediate**Course Full - please call 01825 761820 for alternative courses** (HE09N44A)
Course overview
This is a drawing and painting course for those who have some experience of observational drawing and wish to develop their core skills to a greater depth.
We will explore a range of art techniques, from painting with a palette knife to creating stucco and wet-on-wet effects. Our subject focus for the term will be the natural world in Autumn and Winter and in Heathfield, we will have direct access to real natural surroundings to inspire our work.
All students will receive individual support so they are welcome to diversify from the course material and to bring their own topics of interest to work on during the classes if they so wish.
Where Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6JA.
When
Tuesday, 12:30pm - 2:30pm 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 text books 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 those who have attended a year of Introduction to Drawing and Painting courses or have some experience of observational drawing. With our apologies, this course is not suitable for complete beginners.
What you will learn
You will continue to 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. You will have opportunities to experiment with the effects of different art materials, evaluate the work of a variety of artists.
Focusing on the theme of the natural world in autumn and winter
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 art techniques painting with a palette knife to creating stucco and wet-on-wet effect
- Creating artwork using a selection of different compositional rules
- Exploring colour and aspects of colour-theory for different effects
Please note; All students will receive individual support so they are welcome to diversify from the course material and to bring their own topics of interest to work on during the classes if they so wish.
How you will learn it
You will learn directly from your tutor as well as through tutor demonstrations, presentations, online resources and group discussion. Through practical work, there will be an opportunity to explore your own ideas and methods and to receive individual tuition. There will also be an opportunity to look at the source material and the work of other artists.
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
What I enjoyed most about the course was -
I feel most confident with drawing. I've learnt to use perspective, which has definitely improved
my drawing.
Actually knowing that I can draw and paint! I am most proud of the faces I have drawn and painted
and tonal value and colour paintings.
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
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Further information
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Alternatively, consult our latest brochure or contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.