Introduction to Drawing and Painting - COURSE CANCELLED (HE09F23C)
Course overview
This course will take you through the first steps towards gaining new skills and confidence. You will learn about the core skills of art by exploring observation, tone, form, colour and composition through drawing and painting.
Returning students will continue to develop the core skills, building them further as you practise tone, colour and texture in your work.
Where Etchingham Village Hall, Parsonage Croft, High Street, Etchingham, TN19 7BY.
When
Thursday, 12:30pm - 2:30pm from 12th January 2023 until 23rd March 2023 for 10 weeks.
No class on 16th February (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 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
You will gain confidence in observational drawing, looking at tone, colour theory and composition. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums and materials.
Topics covered will include:
- ways to represent tone in drawing
- ways to construct composition
- colour theory
- mixing different pallets
- brush techniques
By the end of the course you will have produced a range of pictures in your sketchbook, that will by a record of your own personal development. You will come away from the course with enough basic knowledge to get started with your own projects at home or you may choose to continue learning and developing your skills on the next drawing and painting course.
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
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
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 20th April 2023.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
