Drawing & Painting - Mixed Media - All Abilities

Course intent

You will learn the skills to develop and expand your range of techniques. According to your level, you will develop drawing, painting, mixed-media and design skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the range of processes

What will I learn?

• Experimenting to see how certain materials behave when combined with others on a surface, including the use of collage

• How to use a variety of materials such as pencil, pen, charcoal, ink, paint and glue
• Tone, colour, texture, and composition
• The use of materials and tools
• The element of drawing in mixed media
• Proportion
• Colour mixing & tonal values
• Looking at and understanding other artists’ work
• The importance of a clean and tidy studio

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

  This course is designed for those who have completed one or two terms drawing or painting or for those who need a refresher. You will be guided through each step. Those who have already attended a Mixed Media course can continue to develop their knowledge and skills through a range of diverse exercises.

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

You need to bring:

• A3 sized pad of good quality mixed media paper 250gsm
• A range of drawing pencils such as 2H, 2B and 6B
• Sharpener and soft eraser
• Black fine liner pen
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Any drawing materials you may own such as felt pens, coloured pencils, pastels or inks
• Any water based paints such as watercolours or acrylic paints

Materials needed during the course will be discussed in the first lesson. You can contact the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions regarding materials for this first session.

What can I do when I finish the course?

To progress onto other longer courses in watercolour or other SAL courses.

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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