Drawing & Painting - Abstract Painting - All Abilities

Course intent

Learn how to paint an abstract painting. Explore different approaches to making abstract art through compelling visual presentations, and a broad look at the use of colour, tone, composition, texture and paint application

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• A variety of paint techniques which will be demonstrated and explained by the tutor, who will encourage an imaginative, sensitive and individual handling of paint
• To become familiar with visual language by looking at abstract art from the early 20th century to the present day
• Different methods of arriving at abstraction – e.g. starting from observation, using experimental methods and translating different sensory information.

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

This course is All abilities although particularly suitable for improvers and those with a basic understanding of modern abstract painting.

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

For the first lesson you need to bring:

• a basic acrylic or oil paint set (60ml tubes). Bring what you already have. You can email the tutor with your queries at adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk and copy in sophie.artemis@surreycc.gov.uk
• paintbrushes
• pencils, rubber, eraser
• either oil or acrylic painting pad of at least A3 size
• A sketchbook to plan and record your techniques and to reflect on your progress.

The tutor will recommend materials for the course in the first session

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto other courses exploring different genres of art using different media or build a portfolio for art college.

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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