Drawing & Painting - Mixed Media - All Abilities

Course intent

In this course, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to develop and expand your range of techniques. According to your level, you will develop drawing, painting, mixed-media and design skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the range of techniques and processes. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment

What will we cover?

In this course we will cover: ● A range of new, found and prepared surfaces and backgrounds ● Experimenting to see how certain materials behave when combined with others on a surface, including the use of collage ● How to use a variety of materials such as pencil, pen, charcoal, ink, paint and glue ● Tone, colour, texture, and composition ● The use of materials and tools ● The element of drawing in mixed media ● Proportion ● Colour mixing ● Tonal values ● The use of a sketchbook ● Looking at and understanding other artists’ work ● 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?

This course is designed for those beginners who have completed one or two terms drawing or painting or for those who have lost confidence in their ability and need a refresher. Whatever your stage, you do not need to worry as you will be guided through each step. Those who have already attended a Mixed Media course can continue to develop their knowledge and skills through a range of diverse exercises.

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?

• A3 sized pad of good quality mixed media paper 250gsm

• A range of drawing pencils such as 2H, 2B and 6B
• Sharpener and soft eraser
• Black fineliner pen
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Any drawing materials you may own such as felt pens, coloured pencils, pastels or inks
• Any water based paints such as watercolours or acrylic paints

Contact the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions about materials for this first session.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto courses in drawing, painting or sculpture to further develop your art skills within Surrey Adult Learning. You may also wish to take printmaking classes with other providers

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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