Drawing & Painting Workshop - Beginners

Course intent

Gain confidence in drawing, learn techniques and develop your ideas and imagination through a mixture of practice, discussion and tutor demonstration.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• A range of drawing methods and techniques using a variety of resources for inspiration
• How to develop your drawing in a free and experimental way

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

  Beginners, but learners with a little experience of drawing and painting are also welcome.

  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 or similar)
• Pencils: 2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B
• A sharpener or craft knife
• A plastic or putty rubber

  What can I do when I finish the course?

  In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto further Art courses with SAL.

  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.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

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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