Fine Art Summer School

About this course

The course introduces drawing, painting and printmaking through a range of materials and techniques. Drawing activities include pencil, charcoal, crayons and collage, while painting covers watercolour, ink, acrylic and mixed media. Printmaking explores monotype, gellie, dry point intaglio, lino relief and collagraph. Learners receive regular tutor feedback and review their progress. The course concludes with studio time to develop and complete a chosen piece of work, supported by one-to-one tutorials.

What you'll learn

• Apply introductory drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, crayons and collage
• Experiment with watercolour, ink, acrylic and mixed-media painting
• Explore monotype, gellie, dry point intaglio, lino relief and collagraph printmaking
• Develop and complete a chosen piece of studio work independently
• Review individual progress and discuss possible progression routes with a tutor

Is this course right for you?

This beginner course is intended for learners with little or no experience who are interested in painting and drawing. It may suit people preparing a portfolio for university or college, or considering a career change. Participation includes independent studio work, regular feedback and one-to-one tutorials.

• Suitable for learners with little or no previous experience
• Relevant to portfolio preparation for university or college
• Includes tutor feedback and individual tutorials
• Allows learners to choose and develop their own studio work

Before you go

• The materials fee covers card, paper and standard paint colours.