Explore: drawing and painting – extend and experiment

About this course

Participants develop a theme, subject or question over time rather than moving between unrelated exercises. The course focuses on experimentation, revision and reflection, including adapting scale, palette, materials, techniques and working methods to different intentions. Drawings and paintings may be revisited in response to discussion and feedback, while shared looking helps learners consider how ideas and processes are developing. Group discussion also provides opportunities to explain creative decisions and identify recurring interests, subjects, marks or compositional choices in individual work.

What you'll learn

• Develop ideas through sustained experimentation across multiple sessions
• Adapt materials, techniques and processes to suit different intentions
• Revise and rework drawings or paintings in response to reflection and feedback
• Identify recurring interests, subjects, marks or compositional choices in developing work
• Explain creative decisions with reference to both process and outcomes

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for intermediate learners with at least one year’s experience in drawing and painting and familiarity with the basics. Participation includes individual development alongside group discussion and shared looking. Learners are expected to practise regularly at home and complete occasional homework.

• New learners have a short assessment with the tutor before the course begins.

Before you go

• Regular home practice and occasional homework are expected.
• New learners have a short assessment with the tutor before the course starts.