Painting Courses

...professional looking illustrations. - Understand the difference between vector based and bitmapped artwork - Understand the Illustrator cc interface...

... related Level 2 courses... This vocational course will give you an understanding of construction in a wider context, and a solid grounding in the painting and decorating skills employers are looking for... You will gain practical experience of applying paint and paper, preparing surfaces and decorative... Learn about: Construction Technology, Construction Training, Painting and Decorating...

... for 2 weeks each term. Throughout the course you will work from sketchbook, photographs, found images or direct observation. Learners will be encouraged to share their observations and discoveries with one another as part of the process. The tutor aims for you to have fun and produce confident paintings... Learn about: Oil Painting...

...This workshop will introduce you to the artist's techniques of face-painting. Using sponges and brushes to create stunning faces with designs from birds and animals to warriors and witches. You will be given practical tips on applying make-up and how to be professional when painting faces... Learn about: Face Painting...

... can work independently, however the tutor will also give optional mini lessons, exploring the essential elements of drawing and painting the figure from observation, including colour-mixing, understanding the effects of tone, proportion and measurement as well as looking at general studio practice... Learn about: Life Drawing...

...The programme includes research into various aspects of the painting and decorating industry, building studies and health and safety. Also covered will be painting with various paint types, hanging wall and ceiling papers, preparation work and finishes, decorative effects and textured coatings... Learn about: Painting and Decorating...

...A course for both beginners and experienced painters to develop painting techniques using a variety of media from watercolour, acrylic, oil and gouache. You will receive individual tuition and support and work from your own choice of resources. Advice on materials will be given at the first class...

...This informative course is suitable for those with some experience of acrylics. Individual guidance is given and students can progress through a range of projects...

... today. The course will also examine historic and contemporary modes of drawing/painting presentation from the wall to the cabinet, the object, the projection, the assemblage and beyond. "Drawing and painting Techniques" will attempt to answer all those "How is it done?" questions you've ever wanted...

...The programme includes research into various aspects of the painting and decorating industry, building studies and health and safety. Also covered will be painting with various paint types, hanging wall and ceiling papers, preparation work and finishes, decorative effects and textured coatings... Learn about: Painting and Decorating...

... and discoveries with one another as part of the process. The tutor aims for you to have fun and produce confident paintings. Learners can choose to work with oils, acrylics or both. Working methods or techniques will be explored in terms of how they serve vision and imagination rather than as an end in themselves...

... and still life, discussing each painting in the context of its era and its artist’s career...

...Examining means and methods of representing the human figure. This will help you develop your understanding of human structures and form, and to build confidence in handling paint in relation to life painting. You will learn to express an imaginative and personal response to the figure...

...The rest of the course will be spent making watercolour studies and sketches of the architecture and gardens at Charterhouse. The London Charterhouse...

...An introduction to the use of a range of different Acrylic mediums to expand painting possibilities. Experiment using Gloss and Matte mediums, Impasto gels and Slow drying mediums to change the viscosity and enable the practice of painting techniques normally associated with oils such as: glazing...

... and techniques. A look at recent developments in painting will be included in the course as a focus for group discussion and reflection...

..., then paint in acrylic or oils. Paint-handling and colour-mixing exercises will enrich the paintings as they develop...

... of the course you will focus on colour mixing, tone and techniques by painting from a life model. You will also work from the moving figure...

... about how best to advance the image in terms of quality, intensity, velocity and scale of mark in addition to choice of technique and palette. Knowing how to read a paint surface will prompt surprising developments in your paintings and ultimately more wide ranging interpretations of your source material...

...This three day course enables teachers to develop and promote innovative ideas and further experimentation in approaches to drawing and painting, engaging with learners of all ages, levels and abilities. The emphasis on this course is to focus on a varied selection of materials, processes...