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Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media
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| 25MT409P | Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media | MELTON LIBRARY | Wed | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 17/09/2025 | 10/12/2025 |  |  |
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More information about this Course
01. Who is this course for?
This course is for people interested in developing skills and exploring how to combine watercolours with drawing media. You will learn creative approaches to colour mixing and you will be given a helpful insight into using light, shade and composition. Alongside this you will work from photographic imagery and real-life subjects on a range of themes.
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02. What will I learn?
You will learn to experiment with different materials and use a range of techniques. You will explore how to apply different washes and when to work wet into wet. This will be followed by advice on how to lift areas of wash and develop detail, by combining watercolours with other media. You may also study: building a sketchbook with seasonal themes from nature, observational drawing, colour mixing, composing a landscape painting and fun ways to experiment with unconventional tools and effects. As your confidence builds, you will also work from your own photos and real-life observations
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03. How will I learn?
This is a tutor-led, beginner level art class. Learners will receive regular verbal and written feedback on their progress. The course tutor will be on hand at every stage to provide support with one-to-one tuition, demonstrations, and handouts. Your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) sets out both your personal and learning aims and the overall learning objectives of your course to allow you, and your tutor, to evaluate your progress and set learning goals.
Please avoid taking holidays during your course.
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04. What will I need to bring?
You should bring along some drawing pencils, a set of watercolours and a few soft watercolour brushes to begin with, plus a sketchbook of watercolour paper. As your skills progress, you may wish to acquire more equipment as recommended by your tutor; such as watercolour inks. Your tutor will discuss art materials with you in the first session.
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05. What skills or experience do I need?
This course is designed for a beginner to progress gradually, gaining new challenge and enjoyment in watercolour painting each week. You will need to have an interest and commitment to learn.
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06. How will I be assessed?
The Learning for Wellbeing curriculum uses formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate learner progress. You will work towards completing learning targets set in class, as well as your own personal development targets. Targets are reviewed at the middle and end of the course. Informal discussions and critiques with the tutor and learners will take place throughout the course, both individually and in groups.
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07. What could I do after this course?
Upon completing this course, you may wish to join Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media – Intermediate, will allow you to progress to combining watercolour with contemporary mixed media effects such as collage.
There are a range of courses to support your wellbeing, so why not try something else from the Learning for Wellbeing curriculum. There is a wide range of art, craft, sewing, cookery, dance and creative arts courses for you to continue developing your skills while improving your wellbeing.
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