Drawing & Painting - Styles & Techniques - Beginner & Improvers

High volumes of enquiries - July 2024

Due to high numbers of enquiries, there are currently longer waiting times on the phones and a delay to responses for voicemails, emails and enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience and are working as quickly as possible to get to you.

Course intent

You will gain confidence and skills in drawing and then on to watercolour painting, where you will learn techniques to help develop your skills and imagination through a mixture of practice, discussion and tutor demonstrations.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

  • Learn skills in tone, colour and composition through practice & demonstration
  • Researching & inspiring other artists work
  • Develop your individual techniques
  • Gaining confidence in using drawing & painting materials
  • The overall aim is to help you discover and develop your abilities through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques
  • Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

    This course is for Beginners & Improvers and learners with a little experience of drawing and painting as well as those who have gained some additional experience through our one-day workshops

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

    You need to bring:

    • A pen, a ruler
    • A4 cartridge paper (tutor recommends Daler Rowney)
    • Pencils: 2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B
    • A sharpener or craft knife and a plastic rubber.

    The tutor will discuss painting equipment once you have started the course. If you have any queries before the course starts, please email the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

    What can I do when I finish the course?

    In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto further Art 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

    You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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Details

  • Day: Thursday
  • Start date: 12 Sep 2024
  • Time: 10:30am to 1pm
  • Cost: £288
  • Location: Esher centre
  • Sessions: 13 sessions
  • Tutor: Lindsay Pickett
  • Course code: QEDX4014GA
  • Places: Waiting list. Call 0300 200 1044

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