High volumes of enquiries - August 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
Learn a range of techniques and methods of drawing and painting. Gain confidence through using sketchbooks, photographs, found images and working from direct observation. Then paint in acrylic paint finding what interests and inspires you.
What will I learn?
You will learn: · how to draw and paint what you see · how to use line, tone & texture in pencil and acrylic paint · brush and pencil techniques · colour theory and colour mixing · composition to make your pictures more compelling · about the tools and materials you are using · how to develop your style & confidence by expressing yourself through your painting · about artists and be inspired by this contemporary and historical context
Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?
This course is for absolute beginners, beginners and those with some experience of painting wishing to develop their skills.
What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?
For the first class you need to bring: · A set of pencils of various grades (e.g. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) · A sketchbook of A4 cartridge paper · a soft eraser · A sharpener · An apron or wear old clothes
Your tutor will discuss other materials: for instance, which acrylic paints, brushes you will need during the first lesson and give you tips on what to buy if you don’t already own these materials.
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 workshops with this tutor including: Acrylic Painting – Autumn landscape with trees on the 12th October and Drawing & Painting - Autumn fruits & nature still life - pen, ink & watercolour wash on the 16th November.
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
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Day:
Friday
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Start date:
13 Sep 2024
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Time:
10:30am to 1pm
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Cost: £288
- Location: Guildford centre
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Sessions:
13 sessions
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Tutor:
Amanda Buchan
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Course code: QHDX5115GA
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Places: Waiting list. Call 0300 200 1044