Watercolour Painting - (Model for 1 Week) - All Abilities

Course intent

You will learn and develop a range of methods of watercolour painting through the use of photographs, researched images or direct observation, according to your level. There will be a (clothed) model on one week, so you will get started with life drawing/painting skills.

Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment

What will we cover?

• Working healthily and safely

• Distinguish the use of tone, colour, composition and perspective
• Practise the use of various techniques, brushwork and textural effects
• Painting from a live model
• Gain confidence in using materials and be encouraged to take part in group discussions and have access to one-to-one support
• Develop personal expression through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
• The importance of a clean and tidy studio

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook / notebook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.

To ensure that learners make good progress with their personal learning goals, the tutor will work with the learner to complete the required Individual Learning Plan.

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Suitable for beginners or those with a little or more experience who may have done one-day workshops.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

• a sketchbook and pen.

• whatever watercolour materials you may already have purchased and
• a pad of A3 watercolour paper
• a set of basic watercolour paints and brushes
• soft grade of pencils (HB, 2B, and 4B)
• soft rubber and sharpener

Materials and resources that you will need through the course will be discussed at induction

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto other courses available with SAL or other providers as well as one-day specific workshops

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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