Drawing & Painting - Portraits - Beginners & Improvers

Course intent

Learn techniques and methods to draw convincing portraits in various media including pencil, charcoal, chalk and pastels/pastel pencils.

What will I learn?

You will learn

• how to work from a photograph
• measuring and positioning features
• how to describe shape and form
• how to use tone and texture

You will review your work with one-to-one support and group discussion.

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

This course is for beginners and improvers, but not complete beginners. To get the most out of this course, you will already need to know:

• how to start a drawing
• different pencils grades and their uses
• how to draw basic shapes
• a basic understanding of shading

Improvers will be given tips and practise to improve and develop their skills.

You will need to complete some course documentation for assessment and evaluation.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

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

To the first session you need to bring:

• a set of drawing/graphite pencils with a range of pencil grades,
• an eraser/rubber
• a pencil sharpener
• an A4 sketch book.

Additional drawing media can be discussed during the first week. The Tutor will provide initial images to work from.

For any queries please email adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

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.

The Tutor teaches drawing and painting at Guildford centre on a Monday and Friday morning and Farnham centre on a Thursday morning and afternoon.

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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