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Drawing and Watercolour for Beginners and Improvers – Termly
£185.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Thu 15-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to show you drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours.During the course demonstrations and examples of different techniques will be given. Learners can then practise these on a wide variety of subjects. Learners will learn colour mixing and tonal scales and how […]
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Collage and Mixed Media
£112.07 Amersham ALC
Thu 15-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 15:45 - 18:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? You will learn to experiment with different drawing and painting media, collage and a variety of art techniques centred on exciting mark-making, painting, colour work and more… Working with a number of practical exercises, you will:• explore different drawing and painting techniques• create a variety of figurative and abstract artworks using […]
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Painting with Acrylic Techniques and Mediums for Beginners and Improvers
£185.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Fri 16-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableHow will I know that my skills have improved? At the beginning of the course, your tutor will help you identify your personal goals and what you hope to achieve. As the course progresses, you will be encouraged to expand your learning and achieve your personal goals. At the end of the course, you will […]
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Watercolour at Waddesdon – Winter Colours Workshop
£61.50 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 17-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 16:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this day course, in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. Appreciate the beautiful winter scenery in the stunning grounds, to inspire your creativity.This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is by learning these that you will be able to […]
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Drawing with Charcoal Workshop
£36.50 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 17-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop aims to build confidence and skills and enjoy the drawing process.During the course we will explore charcoal techniques and work through several exercises. We will also cover charcoal application, tone and how to measure proportions.You will learn to:● Additive and subtractive tone● Mark making and blending● Practise ‘sighting’ and […]
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Chinese Watercolour Painting Workshop
£61.50 Amersham ALC
Sat 31-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Through demonstrations and guided exercises, you will learn the various ways to hold your brush to create the different essential brushstrokes. These fantastic techniques will help improve your future painting. You will also learn about differences in paint, ink and papers that can be used and how to centre your mind […]
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Art Inspired by the V&A
£90.20 Amersham ALC
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Enjoy an art-filled day out at one of London’s top cultural spots – be inspired by a range of objects and artefacts, complete research tasks using your sketchbook and phone / camera and discuss your findings with the group. The following week, we will then reconvene in our studio to create […]
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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£97.50 Chesham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any medium of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.For beginners the course consists of a series […]
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Painting – Intermediate – Half-termly
£97.50 Stewart Hall, Little Kimble
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to explore the different aspects and techniques and apply it in your own style. A chance to work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with like-minded artists.You will learn through practical experience, with individual tuition from the tutor. The course is designed to […]
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Flamenco Dancing for Beginners
£43.75 Amersham ALC
Tue 24-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 11:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Flamenco is the passionate dance from Andalucia, Spain. Come along and learn how to dance Flamenco. You will have the opportunity to create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence throughout the term, within a relaxed and fun […]
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Flamenco Dancing for Improvers
£65.63 Amersham ALC
Tue 24-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 17:45 - 19:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Through learning Flamenco dance you will create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence within a relaxed and fun learning environment. During the course you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow […]
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Acrylic Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£0.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 24-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course will begin with essentials of painting with acrylics, colour theory, positive and negative space. You will build practice through smaller projects and then create a final larger painting to end the course. Is this course for me? This course is for beginners and Intermediate. Experience in arranging colours together […]
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Acoustic Guitar
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Tue 24-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the basic guitar skills that will encourage, inspire and empower you to play your guitar more confidently. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills required to play popular songs. You will also start to learn about chords and scale patterns.During the course […]
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Wonderful Watercolours for Beginners
£97.50 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Tue 24-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:30 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this fantastic course, you will be introduced to a variety of watercolour techniques: brush work techniques, laying washes and fine detail work, aimed at capturing the varied patterns and contrasts of line, texture, and tone. Also studied will be: light and tone, colour choice, use of transparent and opaque watercolour […]
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Drawing and Watercolour for Beginners and Improvers
£97.50 Amersham ALC
Wed 25-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to show you drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours.During the course demonstrations and examples of different techniques will be given. Learners can then practise these on a wide variety of subjects. Learners will learn colour mixing and tonal scales and how […]
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Working with Sketchbooks
£112.07 Amersham ALC
Thu 26-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:30 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Sketchbooks are a very handy resource for artmaking – discover how to use a sketchbook to support and develop your creativity. Working on a series of short exercises, you will:• explore different drawing techniques and create a variety of sketchbook work • develop preliminary drawings further in your sketchbook or as […]
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Collage and Mixed Media
£112.07 Amersham ALC
Thu 26-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 15:45 - 18:15
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You will learn to experiment with different drawing and painting media, collage and a variety of art techniques centred on exciting mark-making, painting, colour work and more… Working with a number of practical exercises, you will:• explore different drawing and painting techniques• create a variety of figurative and abstract artworks using […]
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Wonderful Watercolour Flowers – Workshop
£61.50 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 07-Mar-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This Workshop aims to show you different ways in which you can paint using watercolours. During the course demonstrations and examples of different techniques will be given. The tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that learners can work at their own level and pace. Learners will […]
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Art Appreciation – Hidden Secrets of Art Workshop
£55.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 07-Mar-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will reveal secrets about works of art usually concealed from the viewer’s eye, or only partially hinted at. From objects holding symbolic meaning, under-drawings hidden by the final painting to the struggles and successes of the artist, this course will give you glimpse at the secrets lying behind a […]
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Silk Painting – Workshop
£61.50 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 21-Mar-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Silk painting is easy to learn, therapeutic and fun with amazingly instant colourful results. The aim of the workshop is to introduce the student to the basic techniques of this craft covering the following topics:● Introduction to materials needed● Transfer of design on to silk● Stretching the silk● Application of outliner/gutta● […]