Essential Skills in Painting and Drawing (Monday)

About this course

Participants develop individual painting or drawing projects based on subjects and approaches they choose. The course explores materials, creative process, composition, perspective and subject matter across abstract and representational work. Teaching combines short discussions and demonstrations for the class with supplied reference material. Learners can also raise specific questions for individual discussion, while the course covers essential aspects of artistic practice.

What you'll learn

• Explore how different materials can be used in painting and drawing
• Apply principles of composition and perspective to individual artwork
• Consider how subject matter informs an artistic project
• Develop abstract or representational work through an individual creative process

Is this course right for you?

The course welcomes learners at all levels of experience. It is structured around self-directed projects, with class discussions and demonstrations alongside opportunities to discuss specific questions individually.

• Suitable for learners working on their own painting or drawing ideas
• Combines individual studio work with occasional group discussion and demonstrations
• Offers individual discussion for specific questions