Beginners' painting projects

• understand the process of developing a painting from start to finish.

• improve paint handling technique
• have increased confidence selecting and developing subject matter and making compositions
• take the momentum from this course into new projects
• begin to discuss painting with confidence and appropriate vocabulary.

All basic painting materials are included in the cost.

If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off
everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

One to one tuition, group exercises, group discussion, question and answer and slide shows.
No compulsory homework will be set.
This is a practical painting course, which also includes in-class digital presentations and class discussions. Handouts and demonstrations will accompany visual presentations. Individual practical projects will encourage creative thinking and problem solving. Group critiques and discussions will help broaden vocabulary while bringing more confidence when talking about art. One-on-one tuition will be a major factor in developing your own specific artwork and practice.