Experience: painting

City Lit

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In London

£ 69 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

A taster in painting in acrylics. Experience some approaches to mixing and applying colour and working from observation in a painting studio environment. Discover the potential of different brushes and painting tools and learn to set up an effective personal workspace.

You will receive advice about further painting or drawing course you could join.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Identify the characteristics of acrylic paint media
- Set up a simple workspace for easel painting and handle the related tools and equipment
- Gain an insight into colour mixing
- Recognise and experiment with a variety of methods for applying paint
- Start to paint from observation
- Discuss your experience with others and make an informed decision when choosing a future painting course.

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Subjects

  • Painting
  • Art

Course programme

Introductions to colour mixing, paint handling, selecting and using a variety of tools. Discovering paint media and their characteristics. Producing a simple painting from observation.

Demonstration Practical exercises Hand-outs Group and individual advice and feedback Short group discussion. Materials and equipment provided. 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

Additional information

From this course you will be able to progress to 'Painting 1', 'Painting Techniques', 'Painting and the creative imagination' 'Ways into abstract painting' or 'Complete painting course part 1: beginners'. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Experience: painting

£ 69 VAT inc.

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