Oil Painting - Styles & Techniques - All Abilities

Course intent

You will learn a range of styles & techniques in oil painting through the use of sketchbook, photographs, researched images or direct observation.

What will we cover?

You will learn to:

• Work healthily and safely
• You will learn about the use of tone, colour, composition and perspective
• Gain confidence in using painting mediums, learn techniques such as glazing, impasto, scumbling and be encouraged to take part in group discussions
• Have access to one-to-one support
• Develop personal expression through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques

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 suitable for beginners or those with a little or more experience.

You will need to complete some course documentation to help assess your progress.

For adults aged 18 years or older.

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?

For the first session bring whatever Oil materials you may already have purchased or a basic set of oil colours, low odour brush cleaner (Sansodar), oil medium (linseed oil or liquin), a tear off palette, dipper for solvents, 3 flat or filbert hog hair brushes. Plenty of tissues, rags or newspaper. You will also need some oil sketching paper or a canvas or canvas board. Pencil or pen and note pad or sketchbook would be useful. Materials will be discussed at the first session with advice on what to bring for the course. If you have any queries, please email the tutor at roger.hutchins@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

There are other courses available with SAL 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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