Drawing & Painting - Oil Painting - Improvers

Course intent

On this course you will be taught a range of techniques, which will help you to advance your oil painting skills to the next level. You will be given practical information and individual tuition from our very experienced tutor.

What will we cover?

You will learn the following:

Individualised instructions & the opportunity to experiment
Brushwork and palette knife techniques to create the effect that you aim for
How to create a successful composition
Improve on your colour mixing and how to use mixing mediums
Developing your own style / experimenting with a variety of styles
Develop your creativity & improve through practice, tuition and discussion
Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values

Teaching is individualised to take into account the stages of development and aptitudes of individual students, as well as their individual learning goals, therefore there is little whole class teaching and the majority of teaching is on a one-to-one basis as the tutor teaches each student in turn throughout time in the class. A supportive environment is fostered within the class and group discussions and peer learning are encouraged. The tutor undertakes demonstrations with individual learners and the whole group as appropriate.

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

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 for those who have some experience of painting in oils but would like further guidance and tuition. You do not need to be proficient in oil painting but it is not suitable for a complete beginner. 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?

• Wear clothes that you would not mind getting paint on!

A3 oil painting pad or a blank canvas
Basic set of oil paints or tubes of titanium white, alizarin crimson, yellow ochre, cerulean blue, but you may find basic sets more cost effective
Oil (stiff bristle) painting brushes size 6 and 12 round or bring any that you have
Jar of white spirit or Zest-it* with a lid
Empty jar
Low odour solvent or Zest-it*
Palette or pad of palette paper
Drawing pencil
Rag to clean your brushes and hands
A photograph of a landscape for the first session

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto the next term’s course to further develop your skills or join a course to study a different medium. Your tutor can assist if you wish to build a portfolio of entry to Further Education or guide you to exhibit your work, join art groups or give advice about external 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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