This ten-week introductory course is suitable for complete beginners or those who would like to develop their artistic skills in a fun, creative, supportive environment. During the course learners will explore drawing and painting using pencil, watercolours and acrylic paint. Classes will include a range of materials, tools and methods and will focus on observation and still life.
The classes are delivered by Sandra Beccarelli, a London based artist with a wealth of experience as a tutor and contemporary artist.
This course will be held at The Exchange in Twickenham and delivered to you by Sandra Beccarelli, a London based artist with a wealth of experience as a tutor and contemporary artist.
Dates and times
The course will run on Wednesdays between 10am-1pm from 25th September until 4th December.
Price
The full cost is £265, with a £50 deposit. Students will need to supply their own art materials (including eraser, sketch pad, pencils, brushes and paint), please see the welcome pack for full details.
Content
Week one
Introduction to/re-cap on to a variety of hard and soft pencils, exploring line and tone through observational drawing of natural objects.
Week two
Drawing natural objects using a variety of media such as pen and ink and fine liners. We will be exploring linear mark making and the creation of tone through cross hatching (the overlaying of lines to create tone).
Week three
Linking previous drawings to a variety of printmaking techniques such as block printing and intaglio. This session learners will explore Block printing such as lino and the use of re-cycled polystyrene.
Week four
Further printmaking. Dry-point. Looking at old masters and modern examples. Experimenting with mark making and its links with pen and ink (re-cap)
Week five
Translating an image into a “Dry-point” print
Week six
Colour- the principles of using watercolours. Worksheet handout and practical exercises.
Week seven
Watercolour painting from observation of natural objects
Week eight
Experimental watercolour paintings of landscapes and cityscapes using learners’ photographs
Week nine
Collage translations of imagery: Colours and shapes & Textures and shapes
Week ten
Collagraph printing from textured collages.
Requirements
To enrol on this course you must be 18-years-old or over.
Award
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded a certificate of attendance.