Painting studio: three-day painting project

About this course

Participants develop a painting or related body of work from their own ideas, sketches or source material such as photographs and projections. The course examines how an initial image can be extended into a finished work through experimentation, layering, mixed media, collage and other image-making processes. Discussions consider visual language and issues in contemporary painting, with reference to current artists. Teaching combines practical work, group discussion and individual tutor guidance, allowing learners to assess and refine decisions as their work develops.

What you'll learn

• Use a sketchbook or photograph as research for a painting or artwork.
• Develop initial visual ideas through varied materials and processes.
• Combine paint, drawing materials, mixed media and collage in image-making.
• Produce a sustained painting or series of works over several days.
• Use contemporary artists as references when developing an individual practice.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for intermediate to advanced painters who have completed Painting 1 and Painting 2 or higher-level courses. Learners are expected to develop their own ideas through practical work, group discussion and one-to-one guidance.

Before you go

• Basic materials are provided. Learners may bring their own paints and brushes if they wish.