Painting – 1 day workshop
An all-levels painting workshop introducing composition, colour mixing, brushwork and texture through demonstrations and individual painting practice.
About this course
The workshop introduces core painting principles through composition, colour mixing, brushwork and texture. Participants work towards an original painting, using their own ideas, observations or reference images as starting points. Teaching combines step-by-step demonstrations with individual guidance. Participants can explore acrylics, watercolours or mixed media while developing ways to translate an initial idea into a finished piece.
What you'll learn
- Apply basic principles of composition when planning a painting.
- Mix colours and use different brushwork techniques.
- Experiment with texture using a chosen painting medium.
- Translate ideas, observations or reference images into a finished painting.
Is this course right for you?
The course is suitable for learners at all levels, including beginners and those wishing to refresh their painting skills. Participation involves developing an individual painting with demonstrations and one-to-one guidance.
- Suitable for beginners as well as learners refreshing existing skills.
- Participants develop their own painting rather than working only through exercises.
- Individual guidance is available alongside tutor demonstrations.
Where this course runs
Adult Learning Lewisham
Creative and leisure classes at Granville Park
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1 class
Selected date
Tue 16 Feb 2027
09:00 – 15:30 • 1 day
£67.50
Granville Park Adult Education Centre, Lewisham
Painting team
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