Painting & Drawing for Beginners: Daytime Course

  • 10 weeks
  • 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
  • From £27

This introductory course teaches you the fundamentals of mark-making: drawing using techniques of perspective, shapes and shadow, using pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, coloured pencils, pastels and chalk. For those who wish to use wet media you have an opportunity to explore painting techniques and methods using watercolour, acrylics and oils.

This course is made up of one mandatory unit: Create a Piece of Craft or Design.

Please note: This is an accredited course and involves some written work. The tutor will inform you about materials.

Ideal for

Learners who want an introduction to art and design, enabling them to develop their technical skills and creativity in this exciting medium. The programme of study is ideal for beginners with an interest in exploring 2D media and mark-making. You will be given simple demonstrations supported with handouts and one to one advice.

Please note start and end dates and fees are subject to slight change. We will update our listings and do our best to contact you.

Entry requirements

No entry requirement.

 

Please note: The time & date of this course are subject to change due to teacher recruitment. 

Accreditations

Level Entry 1

Costs

  • Full Fee: £127
  • Part Concession: £67
  • Full Concession: £27

Read about how our course fees are structured.

Full course fees are charged at £5 per taught hour plus exam fees / materials fees. Concessionary fees are £2 per taught hour plus exam fees / materials fees. Full fee reduction is £0 plus exam fees / materials fees. Exam & materials fees depend upon qualification.

Upcoming dates

  • Starts: April 22, 2023
    Ends: July 8, 2023
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