9 April 2024 - 2 July 2024 ( 36 hours, 12 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Unlock your imagination and explore experimental approaches to painting. Be inspired by music, poetry, stories and other artworks in practical exercises and projects. Use a range of different methods and materials including paint, collage and mixed media to visualise your creative ideas. Work from both observation and the Imagination. All levels and abilities welcome.
Working on practical projects with tutor support, you will be given demonstrations such as paint handling, individual tuition, handouts and visual aids, and there will be regular group reviews and discussions.
The course is open to all levels and experience, and is also suitable for those wishing to build a portfolio for progression onto an Art & Design Foundation or Access programme. More experienced students will be able to further develop their skills, and explore new techniques and materials
This class takes place in D11 which is on the first floor with no lift access.
Drawing Paper for the session, a tear off palette, paper towel and a water container will be provided at your work station. A list of the materials needed for each week will be provided at the start of the course. You will be using: charcoal, pencils, inks, pastels, wax crayons, acrylic paint, brushes, sponges and will need your own drawing board clips and/or masking tape. Additional materials will be needed for specific projects e.g. collage papers and objects, textural materials.
Progress to Art & Design Foundation/ Access Programme, Higher Education or Advanced Painting and Drawing courses, as appropriate. Other visual arts courses.
