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Adult education courses - Painting for beginners

Discover how to mix and apply colour to create your own unique compositions in watercolour and acrylic paints.
Number of sessions/duration of the course
Six sessions of two-and-a-half hours
Course description

You will be exploring painting media and investigating the mixing and applications of watercolours and acrylics.

You will be taught how to design and plan a figurative composition. 

Is this course for me?

You do not need any previous experience with art to attend this course as it is designed for beginners, but you will need basic English skills. 

Is this course accredited or non-accredited?
Non-accredited
What equipment will I need for this course?

Essentials:

  • sketchbook
  • graded drawing pencils
  • plastic folder (A2 or A3 to carry work in)

Nice to have:

  • watercolour sketchbook or papers (300gsm minimum)
  • acrylic pad/papers/boards
  • watercolour paints
Cost
Course cost £50
Cost to people receiving JSA, ESA, income support or universal credit £40