Art Fundamentals
(For beginners)

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8-Week Focus Block

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A gentle, supportive introduction to core art skills, designed for adults who want to build strong foundations in drawing and painting. This course is your “art school starter pack.” With structured teaching across drawing and painting, it builds core skills in line, tone, colour and composition.Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the basics in a relaxed and encouraging environment.​

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This focus block explores the essential building blocks of visual art — line, tone, colour and composition — in a relaxed studio environment, guided by highly qualified and experienced art teachers. It’s ideal for those who are new to art, or returning after a long break, and works beautifully alongside the Adult Studio Art Programme.

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Rather than focusing on perfection, sessions encourage curiosity, experimentation, and growing confidence, helping you develop practical skills you can continue to build on over time.

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What You’ll Explore

• Drawing from observation: line, shape, and form

• Tone and shading to create light and depth

• Colour theory and colour mixing

• Brush handling and simple painting techniques

• Composition and basic visual design

• Looking at and discussing work in a supportive way

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Who It’s For

Adults who are new to art, feel unsure where to start, or would like a structured refresher in the basics before exploring specific media such as watercolour or acrylics.

 

Example Session Themes

• Introduction to drawing materials and mark-making

• Observational drawing exercises

• Tonal studies and shading techniques

• Still life drawing

• Introduction to colour theory

• Colour mixing and palette control

• Brushwork and expressive mark-making

• Final project bringing skills together

(Exact content may vary slightly depending on the group.)

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Practical Information

📍 The Art School Chester
💷 £180 (all materials included)

 

What Next?

Many students choose to continue within the Adult Studio Art Programme