Art - Drawing & Painting

Course overview

Drawing Skills - Beginners

This course is aimed at those with no or little experience of drawing skills.

The course will introduce you to basic drawing techniques and develop drawing and mark-making skills. You will explore different styles of drawing and develop a better understanding of key drawing concepts such as line, tone, representation and composition. You will experiment with a variety of mark-making techniques using a range of materials such as pencil, charcoal and pastels to build your confidence.

By the end of the course you will have produced a number of development pieces applying the techniques you have learnt.

Materials needed for first lesson: A4 Sketchbook, pencils, coloured pencils.

Drawing & Painting – Beginners / Intermediate

This short course is suitable for those with some experience of drawing skills, confident in using a range of mark making media and wishing to now learn more about using paint. The course will introduce you to basic painting techniques and develop your skills in a variety of methods of applying paint.

You will explore different styles of painting to develop a better understanding of key techniques such as shade and tone, use of colour and composition. You will experiment with a variety of paint using a range of materials such as watercolour and acrylic to build your confidence.

By the end of the course you will have produced a number of development pieces applying the techniques you have learnt.

Materials needed for first lesson: A4 Sketchbook, pencils, watercolours.

Watercolours – Beginners / Intermediate

This course is suitable for those with some experience of drawing and painting who wish to learn more about using watercolour paints.

The course will introduce you a variety of watercolour painting techniques and develop your skills in representing forms using shade and tone, use of colour and composition. You will learn how to mix and layer of colour to produce a range of effects and how to build depth and shade using the watercolour medium.

Materials needed for first lesson: A4 Sketchbook, pencils, watercolours.

Art for Wellbeing

This course will show you how to use art as a means of relaxation and escapism whilst learning new skills and meeting new people.

By the end of the course, you will have produced an original floral / plant inspired final painting showcasing the new techniques and knowledge you have acquired.

Materials needed for first lesson: A4 Sketchbook, pencils, watercolours.

General Information

Why study with BAES Arts?

Whether you are looking to try something new, return after a break to a former hobby or interest our drawing and painting courses are a great place to start.

On our drawing and painting courses you will have the opportunity to develop practical drawing and painting skills, experiment with a variety of methods, techniques and creative processes. 

Our courses might even be the kick-start to an exciting new career in a creative industry. As you progress through our courses you will explore various design concepts and build a wider knowledge of the arts.

These short courses will introduce key drawing and painting foundation skills and help to build your confidence so you are able to progress onto more in depth courses.

Entry requirements

Interest in the creative arts and a willingness to experiment and try new techniques. There are no formal entry requirements.

Career pathways

If you are looking to start a career in drawing and painting the work created during these courses can be a start to accessing Further Education courses in Art and Design. Our tutors can help provide information and guidance about this pathway.

Initial course resources / additional cost

Some tools and equipment are available for your use at the centre. However, you may need to purchase some extra tools and materials for your particular art projects, this will be discussed with your tutor if required.

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