Watercolour & Oil Painting - Styles & Techniques - All Abilities

Course intent

The overall aim of this course will introduce and establish a range of methods of watercolour or oil painting using sketchbook, photographs, found images or direct observation painting. The two media forms will be compared whilst the group work on similar images / topics in each session; to help you discover and develop your abilities in this mixed ability group through a mixture of practice, discussion, and tutor demonstrations of techniques.

What will I learn?

You will learn to: · Work safe studio space · Practice various watercolour paint techniques, with colour mixing, washes and other watercolour techniques. · Investigate using oil painting mediums, learn techniques such as glazing, impasto and scumbling · You will learn to distinguish the use of tone, colour, composition, and texture. · Use painting materials with confidence and be encouraged to take part in group discussions · Create with full access to one-to-one support · Discover and develop your abilities through a mixture of practice, discussion, and tutor demonstrations of techniques.

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

This course is suitable for all abilities – for beginners and those who have completed watercolour workshops and other introductory courses. Some experience of drawing and painting would be helpful but is not essential. Useful for those who need a refresher as well as those with only a little experience.

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

You need to bring:

For the first session bring whatever Oil materials you may already have purchased or a basic set of oil colours, low odour brush cleaner (Sansodar), oil medium (linseed oil or liquin), a tear off palette, dipper for solvents, 3 flat or filbert hog hair brushes. You will also need some oil sketching paper or a canvas or canvas board.

Or bring any watercolour materials you have or a set of watercolours, preferably pans rather than tubes. You will need watercolour brushes, a palette and a pad of watercolour paper (Cold pressed/NOT surface) weight 300gsm.

If you do not have materials, or not sure, please bring along a pad of A3 cartridge paper, soft grade of pencils (2B to 6B), soft rubber or charcoal. Pencil or pen and note pad or sketchbook

would be useful. Materials will be discussed at the first session with advice on what to bring for the course. If you have any queries, please email the tutor at roger.hutchins@surreycc.gov.uk

Materials you will need through the course will be discussed at induction and a guide list will be provided by your tutor with different suggestions to suit your budget.

What can I do when I finish the course?

There are other courses available with SAL as well as one-day specific workshops.

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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