Draw and Paint: Learn the Basics

About this course

Participants explore drawing and painting from the model, still life and landscape, using a range of technical and experimental approaches. Sessions combine tutor-led demonstrations and presentations with studio practice, observation and opportunities to develop work in progress. Teaching includes practical guidance, questions, group discussion, and both one-to-one and group feedback. Learners also consider how to set an objective for a piece of work and evaluate its strengths and shortcomings.

What you'll learn

• Work from a model or still life
• Set objectives for individual pieces and assess their strengths and shortcomings
• Experiment with drawing and painting techniques and ideas
• Recognise the roles of line, form, colour and composition in their work
• Use a range of drawing and painting materials

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners as well as learners with some experience. It requires an interest in painting and drawing, and combines individual studio practice with group discussion, observation and one-to-one and group feedback.

• Suitable for learners at different levels of experience
• Participation includes sharing work in progress and discussing work with the group
• The stated entry requirement is an interest in painting and drawing

Before you go

• The classroom is accessible only by stairs and has no lift access.
• Some basic materials are provided.
• Additional paper and other materials can be purchased at a low cost, or learners may bring their own materials.