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ART: INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING AND PAINTING

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01. Who is this course for?
This course will enable you to learn how to begin creating your own art. It will introduce you to a variety of painting and drawing techniques and materials to get you started on your learning journey. You will be able to develop skills and gain knowledge and the confidence needed to create your own work. The work of other artists will be looked at also. A variety of subject matter will provide inspiration. You will get lots of support and encouragement along with the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of wet and dry media such as watercolour and acrylic paints, graphite, charcoal, ink and pastels. There will be opportunities to follow guided examples and see demonstrations, and also to follow your own ideas and to gain confidence being creative. You will also have the opportunity to talk to other members of the class about your work and to share ideas.

02. What will I learn?
Being creative and gaining confidence to create your own art. Exploring different painting and drawing techniques. Observing what is around you in order to create. Drawing and Painting from a variety of subject and inspirations – such as photographs, life, other art, and your imagination. Trying something new. Building up skills, knowledge and confidence.

03. How will I learn?
There will be regular feedback from the tutor on your progress throughout the course. There will also be the opportunity to talk about your progress with other class members. You will also have an Individual Learning Plan – a paper document that will be looked at and completed by yourself and the tutor at points throughout the course to record both your thoughts and your progress. We will help you to record and review your own progress during the course. There will also be the opportunity to display work if you wish on our online class pages.

04. What will I need to bring?
Any Pencils, an eraser, paints, brushes, and a sketch pad or other paper that you already have. There is no need to get lots of materials before the first session. All you need for the first class is a pencil, some paper to draw on, and an eraser. There will also be some spare materials available to borrow for the first session if needed. Tools and materials we will use in the course will be introduced as we go along and you will be given a plan for the term so you will know exactly what you will need each week.

05. What skills or experience do I need?
No previous experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners. It is also suitable for those with some experience but wishing to revisit the basics, for those who have not practised art for some time and want a way back in, or simply for those who have experience but lack confidence.

08. How will I be supported in my learning?
Once you start, if you have further queries and/or support needs, please talk to the tutor. We also offer support to help people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health problem or mental health difficulty that may affect your learning or participation, please contact us for further advice.

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