Oil Painting - Seascape in Oils & Acrylics [SSK]

Course intent

Come along and create a seascape with large brushes, palette knives, old plastic membership cards and rags. This fun workshop will encourage you to loosen up in your painting style and explore the properties of oil or acrylic paint within a lively seascape painting.

What will we cover?

You will be shown paint mixing, how to handle the palette knife, different techniques with large brushes, rags (and standard brushes) to create marks and textures. You will be given tips and advice about seascape painting. You should have a finished painting by the end of the workshop.

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

All levels of ability. Some experience with other art classes would be helpful.

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?

You will need to bring an apron/old shirt or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on. A set of oils or acrylics, an old plastic membership card, a decorating brush (and any other large brushes that you own already), rags i.e. an old towel or tea towel and at least one metal palette knife. The tutor recommends having a small trowel shaped one (eg, RGM brand – No.22 or 42). A few different surfaces i.e. a canvas or canvas board (as you may find you have time for more than one painting) and a few different source photos of seascapes, ideally some with waves in. (the tutor will have some too).

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto an oils and acrylics course or enhance your learning at a drawing and painting course or attend art talks.

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

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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