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What will I learn? During the course learners will:● Understand the composition of oil pastels and compare makes● Create lively, colourful pictures from 3D or your photos● Use scraffito technique effectively to reveal a coloured or toned support● Blend colours together● Have some ideas for storing or framing your pastels. Is this course for me? […]

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? Drawing the nude human figure is an exciting challenge and something artists have done throughout the ages. On this workshop course you will investigate a range of proven techniques for rendering the human figure and practise them through a series of short and long poses. During the course you will be […]

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? This workshop will take place in the idyllic location of Black Park. Learn how to sketch simple tree shapes within a natural park environment. Focus on how to create a drawing of a single tree in more detail. The tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give you the opportunity, as a beginner to start learning basic drawing and painting techniques. If you are returning, or have some experience, there will be the opportunity to practice and further develop skills and begin to find your own style. Enjoy drawing and painting in a […]

What will I learn? The course aims to show you what materials and techniques are needed to start watercolour painting and understand the exciting and flexible nature of painting with watercolour. You will have the chance to explore a variety of approaches, to develop their own sense of design, colour and composition.During the course you […]

What will I learn? This course is designed to challenge you to take advantage of the beautiful landscape surrounding Hughenden Park. During this course you will learn how to sketch a landscape scene and then paint it using watercolours. Is this course for me? This course is suitable for confident beginners and improvers.During the course, […]

What will I learn? During this taster learners will:• Create a small ‘alla prima’ painting• Practise wet on wet technique in applying oil paints• Work within a supportive environment in which you can build your confidence• Practise health and safety in handling materials Is this course for me? This workshop is for beginners or those […]

What will I learn? This free taster aims to inspire those who have an interest in learning to draw or paint. During the session you will be given demonstrations by the tutor in a variety of techniques and you will be able to put into practice the methods demonstrated. Is this course for me? This […]

What will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this one-day course, in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. Appreciate the beautiful colours of 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? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to extend and develop their drawing and painting skills in pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolour, acrylic and other media. Firstly, it will focus on improving current observational skills and hand skills and as the course progresses it will focus on preferred media or […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any media 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 of […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give you the confidence to look at different ways of depicting subjects using a variety of media that will include pencil, charcoal, pastels, paint and inks. Working with different media in turn, you will be able to investigate various processes and experiment with creating differing effects. Possible […]

What 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 […]

What will I learn? This course aims to offer learners skills in portraiture painting and drawing when using different media of the learner’s choice.Learners will observe tutor demonstrations, participate in class discussions and work under one-to-one guidance. They will experiment with different media used in portraiture painting and drawing. The emphasis is on enjoying working […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to extend and develop their drawing and painting skills in pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolour, acrylic and other media. Firstly, it will focus on improving current observational skills and hand skills and as the course progresses it will focus on preferred media or […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to extend and develop their drawing and painting skills in pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolour, acrylic and other media. Firstly, it will focus on improving current observational skills and hand skills and as the course progresses it will focus on preferred media or […]

What will I learn? During the course learners will:● Learn how to plan a painting in pencil/charcoal and achieve realism when painting from 3D Study different styles of acrylic and oil painting and try out various surfaces● Mix the colours needed using a limited palette of colours● Use mixed media that work well with acrylics […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give you the opportunity, as a beginner to start learning basic drawing and painting techniques. If you are returning, or have some experience, there will be the opportunity to practice and further develop skills and begin to find your own style. Enjoy drawing and painting in a […]