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23 April 2025 - 2 July 2025 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
This is a practical course aimed at those with some experience of observational painting and drawing techniques and approaches. The course focuses on traditional subject matter (figurative, still-life, landscape) at a more in-depth level, with an emphasis on extending understanding and application of established practical skills as well as experimental techniques. Learners will be encouraged to develop an individual style and 'voice' by identifying personal themes, interests and preferences for materials usage. Students will work towards personal projects as part of a programme that will include museum/gallery visits, practice-based technical demonstrations and group discussions addressing learners' intent. Attention will be given to particular themes prevalent in art history and in contemporary work.
Demonstration, studio practice and group discussion. Questions and answers, tutor feedback, observation and "show and tell".
An understanding of basic drawing and painting concepts and approaches. Completion of Drawing and Painting: An Introduction or recommendation by your tutor, or presentation of previous work to course tutor for review.
You will need to supply your own materials - please see below.
A smart phone for photographing your work will be useful. You will need to provide the following materials: Sketchbook Brushes A3 Paper Palette Basic Acrylic or Oil Paints (to be discussed in class) Pencils/charcoal/putty rubber Cartridge paper, light and heavier weight for painting
