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
Discover the basic elements of portraiture drawing in a relaxed and friendly environment. The course is designed to enable you to develop techniques and gain skills while focusing your skills on the human form. The overall aim is to help you discover and develop your abilities through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques
What will I learn?
You will learn:
- Basic sketching skills
- How to apply line-tone and texture
- Basic portraiture techniques
- How to use drawing materials with confidence
- With full one to one support from your tutor
- How to take inspiration from portraits by artists, including past masters and more contemporary
Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?
This course is for all abilities. From those with little or no experience of drawing to those who have practised before but need a refresher to get motivated again.
- A tin of mixed grade pencils from hard to soft. Coloured pencils are also recommended. The best brands include Caran D'Ache.
- A Drawing Pad (A4) or Sketchbook
- Notebook & Pen
- A pad of coloured/toned paper
- A tablet eraser
What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?
You need to bring:
Learners are expected to bring their own materials. Some less common or unusual materials may be brought in by tutor or instruction given on where you can purchase items.
What can I do when I finish the course?
In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto another art course.
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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Details
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Day:
Wednesday
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Start date:
11 Sep 2024
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Time:
10:30am to 12:30pm
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Cost: £231
- Location: Sunbury centre
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Sessions:
13 sessions
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Tutor:
Nette Woods
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Course code: QPDX3030GA
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Places: Places available
