Life & Portrait - Abstracting the Figure: Mixed Media and Collage – All Abilities

Course intent

Learn to draw a figure from life while discovering mixed media techniques. Using varied media, colour and collage, we will create abstract images of the figure that combine observation and imagination, working from the life model. You will be working exclusively from the unclothed figure and using a variety of poses.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to use: · collage and mixed media · composition and scale · shape, texture and space · rhythm and gesture

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for all abilities.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · A3 or A2 cartridge paper · Drawing media (any combination of pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen etc.) · Colour pastels (chalk or oil) · Glue stick · Scissors · Masking tape · Selection of papers (A4-A3) different colours and textures (these could also be found papers like newspaper, envelopes, recycling etc.)

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto many opportunities to take up other art & craft classes, including further drawing and painting courses or one-day specific life drawing workshops with this tutor including 23rd November Life & Portrait - Dynamic Portraits (clothed model) - All Abililties.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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