This course is an introduction to painting where you will progressively acquire skills starting with mixing and matching colour and progress to painting from observation. Through a range of painting exercises, you will learn to use colour and tone to create compositions from observation. This course will give you essential painting skills, enabling you to progress to further painting challenges. 

Course content: 

What topics will you cover: 

 How to organize a palette and materials  

• The colour wheel  

• Introduction to colour mixing using the Primary colours  

• Observation of colour in light and shade (Tone)  

• Application of Acrylic (or oil) paint and use of brushes  

• A range of painting projects 

• Observe and compare the work of selected painters 

Learning objectives 

By the end of the course you should be able to: 

 Organize a palette and materials  

• Understand use of the colour wheel  

• Mix primary colours to achieve secondary and tertiary colours  

• Use paint to describe the basics of tonal structure  

• Gain confidence and skill in selecting, mixing and applying colour  

• Compose a series of painted studies from observation  

• Build awareness of selected painters and technique. 

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class? 

 Practical work in classroom 

• Short demonstrations.  

• One-to–one tutoring 

• Group discussion. 

Your tutor will give group and individual feedback, and you will be encouraged to share your work and your views with the rest of the group. 

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring? 

You will need to bring canvas board or Oil and acrylic paper for example between 300 to 400gsm hot pressed. You can get these from any local art suppliers. 

An apron or overall is useful.  

We will provide easels and other basic painting material  

Will I get feedback? What could I do next? 

Students will be encouraged to continue their painting practice outside the class, for personal development and to prepare a portfolio of work if desired. 

Enrol on the Introduction to painting portraits in the Spring Term