Drawing painting courses

...Working from plants and flowers you will be introduced to the formal elements of drawing; exploring line, tone, texture, mark making and colour. Using a variety of drawing materials you will be encouraged to try an experimental approach taking inspiration from exciting contemporary artists...

...Inspiration and a passion for creativity are great starting points, but to be a truly brilliant artist, you need to have a solid understanding of the practical skills necessary to turn your vision into a reality. Divided into six fantastic modules, this Diploma in Art and Painting course utilises... Learn about: Your Studio, Light Sources, Understanding Paints...

...Drawing and painting from life, you will develop observational skills, and will be encouraged to explore a range of techniques in mark-making through... Learn about: Drawing and Painting, Observational Skills, Life Drawing...

...These eight-week evening classes will help you explore the first principles of painting. The idea of perception will be used as the starting point for visual enquiry. You'll work from objects, the human figure, memory and secondary sources using oils or acrylic. During the course you'll develop... Learn about: Painting sketching, Drawing practice, Drawing skills...

...Explore portraiture through the wonderfully versatile medium of drawing. Drawing can provide quick and accessible methods to look at elements like structure, likeness and mark-making, independent from the skills particular to painting such as colour-mixing. Drawing is usually the basis for painting...

...This course is designed to expand your existing skills in drawing, painting or illustration through an introduction to the art of collage. It will take you on a developmental journey from drawing with paper, through simple collage printmaking methods, and assemblage. Since its emergence as an... Learn about: Contemporary Collage, Drawing animals, Painting and Decorating...

...2. Course description The course will continue to establish a range of basic methods of watercolour painting through the use of sketchbook, photographs and still life setups You will learn and practice wet in wet, dry brush and wet on dry paint techniques. Gain confidence in using materials...

...Portrait drawing and painting. Areas covered include getting a likeness, character and approaches to materials. Beginners and advanced students...

...This course will investigate contemporary drawing practices of artists working throughout the world as a way to further develop your own drawing practice. Whether you are an intermediate student developing your drawing, or an advanced practitioner, this course will take your practice to the...

... they began in 2006. In order to attend you just have to bring yourself and some enthusiasm. You’re quite welcome to bring a sketchbook or paints, or any other media you like. I provide drawing media such as charcoal, pencils and graphite. Good quality drawing cartridge is also available at cost price... Learn about: Life Drawing, Art design...

..., printmaking, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography or making work using a range of approaches to fine art without specialising in one area. There is no restriction on students moving between any of the specialisms at any point during the course... The course includes workshops and seminars where...

... and develop their watercolour and drawing skills further...

...Explore portraiture through the wonderfully versatile medium of drawing. Drawing can provide quick and accessible methods to look at elements like structure, likeness and mark-making, independent from the skills particular to painting such as colour-mixing. Drawing is usually the basis for painting...

...2. Course description Sketching is more than drawing with a pencil. Using the studio facilities at York Art Gallery as well as working outside will enable the group to explore sketching in greater depth using a range of materials and techniques...

...If you have a passion for colour and contemporary textiles, this course will introduce processes and materials for painting fabrics in very simple ways. You will learn how to develop your ideas through drawing and painting and how to develop your research drawings into designs for printed textiles...

...2. Course description Develop your confidence and practical skills in drawing the figure from observation of a nude model. Explore a variety of drawing approaches to increase your skills in depicting the proportions and structure of the human figure. Fee includes the cost of a life model... Learn about: Life Drawing...

...Enjoy a new drawing brief every two weeks and take your drawing into exciting new directions – build on your existing skills and discover new ways of working, experiment with different techniques and explore where your drawings will take you next. The drawing club is new way to develop your drawing...

...This two-week course on life painting has been structured to give you the space and conditions in which to explore the formal challenges related to painting. These include drawing, composition, tone and temperature. Working directly from the unclothed figure raises questions that relate... Learn about: Life Painting short course, Drawing skills, Drawing systems...

...This short course is ideal as an introduction to botanical painting and printmaking. You will develop your drawing skills and learn how to use watercolours effectively to create work inspired by nature and most importantly, you will be able to successfully complete botanical illustrations... Learn about: Botanical painting, Botanical art...

...Painting and Drawing...