Drawing & Painting for Improvers: Aut Wed 18:30-20:30

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Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

23/09/2026

Fee

£170.00

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher.

Course Code

CL065A1E

Duration

10-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Observation, one-to-one feedback, creation of a portfolio of work, group discussion / peer critique

About the course

This workshop is designed for learners with previous art experience who are looking to build confidence, refine their skills, and further develop their personal artistic style. Working primarily with acrylic paints, you will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental elements of art, including line, tone, form, colour, composition, and visual relationships. Through a combination of practical exercises and creative exploration, you will revisit key artistic concepts such as edges, spaces, light, shadow, and observational techniques, while making effective use of sketchbooks to record ideas, research, and artistic development. The course encourages you to identify and explore subjects that inspire you, helping you create more personal and meaningful artwork. Activities may include life drawing, expressive mark-making, response to stimuli, and the use of expressive colour, all rooted in direct observation. By the end of the workshop, you will have strengthened your technical abilities, expanded your creative approach, and developed greater confidence in expressing your individual artistic vision. Learners will need to provide their own basic drawing and painting materials, including a sketchbook or workbook (A3 size or larger). A detailed materials list will be provided during the first session and additional items may be suggested throughout the course to support individual projects and artistic development.

Career options

Continue to develop your own individual style by enrolling on to Drawing and Painting Workshop next term.

Materials to be provided by the learners: Basic drawing / painting materials Sketch books Work book (A3 or above) A shopping list will be given to students on first day - materials can also be added to throughout the course.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Observation, one-to-one feedback, creation of a portfolio of work, group discussion / peer critique

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