Painting and drawing: create work shaped by exhibition encounters and urban wanderings

About this course

The course combines studio practice with visits to galleries, museums and urban spaces. Learners will use observation, sketches, photographs and collected ideas as starting points for drawings and paintings, then develop this material into more personal or resolved work. Teaching includes demonstrations, guided exercises, references to artists’ work, group discussion, peer feedback and individual guidance. Techniques explored include pencil, ink, acrylic, watercolour, charcoal and pastels, with sketchbook work used for visual research, experimentation and developing ideas.

What you'll learn

• Apply drawing and painting techniques across a range of media
• Use a sketchbook for visual research, experimentation and developing ideas
• Develop observational drawings from urban environments, museum visits and life or photographic reference
• Combine different techniques and processes in a personal or resolved artwork
• Build a body of work in response to observations, experiences and personal ideas

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and for learners returning to drawing and painting. Its step-by-step teaching introduces techniques from the fundamentals, while studio sessions, excursions, group discussion and individual guidance provide varied ways to participate.

• Includes themed excursions alongside studio-based sessions
• Learners discuss and review work through group feedback and one-to-one guidance
• No previous experience is required

Before you go

• All materials are provided.
• Learners have access to a well-equipped studio, shared equipment and teaching resources.
• There is no required work outside class, although optional homework may be suggested.