Drawing and Painting : Absolute Beginners

Wednesdays 11am to 1pm.

A course designed for those who wish to learn traditional drawing and painting techniques. This course is suitable for beginners with little or no experience of drawing or painting.

 

No prior knowledge is required.

 

During this course students will be shown how to produce drawings in a variety of ways. Use of proportion, measuring, perspective, line, tone, and portraying texture will be covered.

 

Use of colour will be introduced as the course progresses. Students can choose which medium they work in, for example watercolour, pastel, acrylics etc.

 

Initially, subject matter will be taken from still life. Other subject matter such as landscape and figure drawing can be covered if students wish.

 

Demonstrations of different techniques will be given at each class.

Individual tuition will also be given.

 

Classes are kept to a maximum of ten to provide plenty of opportunity for individual attention.