Painting
Art Taster
A practical introductory drawing session for complete beginners and returning learners, using guided exercises with pencil, charcoal and pastels.
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Upcoming classes
14 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 Sept 2026 Wednesday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | LawrenceFrancisCrane | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | Book now |
16 Oct 2026 Friday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | BarbaraBeyer | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
29 Oct 2026 Thursday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | JodiHolmes | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
2 Nov 2026 Monday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | JodiHolmes | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
11 Nov 2026 Wednesday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | TimSanders | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
27 Nov 2026 Friday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | BarbaraBeyer | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | BarbaraBeyer | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
18 Dec 2026 Friday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | LawrenceFrancisCrane | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
5 Jan 2027 Tuesday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | CityAcademy ArtTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 | |
18 Feb 2027 Thursday | 18:30 - 20:00 | Taster class1 day | CityAcademy ArtTutors | City AcademyFarringdon | £20.00 |
Fri 16 Oct, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayFri 18:30£20BarbaraBeyerCity AcademyThu 29 Oct, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayThu 18:30£20JodiHolmesCity AcademyMon 2 Nov, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayMon 18:30£20JodiHolmesCity AcademyWed 11 Nov, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayWed 18:30£20TimSandersCity AcademyFri 27 Nov, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayFri 18:30£20BarbaraBeyerCity AcademyMon 14 Dec, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayMon 18:30£20BarbaraBeyerCity AcademyFri 18 Dec, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayFri 18:30£20LawrenceFrancisCraneCity AcademyTue 5 Jan, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayTue 18:30£20CityAcademy ArtTutorsCity AcademyThu 18 Feb, 18:30 - 20:00
1 day1 dayThu 18:30£20CityAcademy ArtTutorsCity Academy
About this course
This one-off taster introduces drawing techniques and visual approaches through structured exercises. Learners explore how structure, composition and shape affect an image, while experimenting with pencil, charcoal and pastels. The session combines tutor guidance with individual making and feedback, offering an overview of the provider’s approach to teaching art. It is intended as an introduction to drawing rather than an in-depth course, with further beginner courses available separately for those who want to develop the techniques in greater detail.
What you'll learn
- Experiment with pencil, charcoal and pastel techniques
- Apply basic principles of structure, composition and shape
- Explore drawing techniques through guided practical exercises
- Use visual ideas as a starting point for individual artwork
Is this course right for you?
The session is designed for complete beginners as well as learners returning to art after a break. Its introductory format combines guided exercises, individual work and tutor feedback in a group setting.
- No previous art experience is required
- Suitable for learners refreshing earlier skills
- Designed as a one-off introduction before a longer beginner course
Before you go
- Paper, brushes and other art materials are provided during the session.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG
Farringdon, London
Nearest station: Farringdon
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