Develop your Drawing and Painting **COURSE FULL - PLEASE TELEPHONE 01825 761820 FOR ALTERNATIVES** (HE09F22A)

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 Etchingham Village Hall, Parsonage Croft, High Street, Etchingham, TN19 7BY.
When Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 29th September 2022 until 8th December 2022 for 10 weeks.

No class on 27th October (Half Term)
Cost The full fee is £142.00. The concessionary fee is £73.00.

What you already need to know

This course is for those who have previously attended an Introduction to or Develop 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:

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

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.

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.

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."

Additional Course Information

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

ACRES offer a wide range of arts and craft courses that may be of interest to you. See our brochure or visit our website at www.acreslearning.org.uk for details. A continuation of this course will be offered at the same venue and times starting on 12th January 2023.

Future steps beyond ACRES

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

Further information

Your tutor will be happy to share information about their future courses with you.
For details on all courses, see the ACRES website and digital brochure.

Website www.acreslearning.org.uk
Tel 01825 761820
Email adultlearning@acres.org.uk