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What 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 […]

What 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 […]

What 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 […]

What 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 […]

What will I learn? This course aims to build confidence and skills, and enjoy the drawing process. During the course we will explore basic mark making – the foundation of all drawing, work through several drawing exercises, and explore how to create different effects with pencil. We will also cover the use of tone, how […]

What will I learn? Explore the exciting world of acrylic paint pouring and learn to create dazzling abstract art.Paint pouring involves using a free-flowing acrylic paint mixture created with a pouring mixture such as glue and water and is the hottest trend in creating abstract art whilst having lots of fun.During this course you will […]

What 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 colours 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 develop […]

What will I learn? The course will reference still life and landscape painting. 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 […]

What will I learn? On this great workshop, you will look at Monet’s Water Garden, learn some interesting history, and find out what inspires you. You will be shown some simple techniques on how to paint a beautiful lily pond and/or an ornamental Japanese bridge in situ in the garden. You will also learn colour […]