Art Fundamentals: Drawing, Watercolour & Acrylic

About this course

This relaxed six-week evening course is designed especially for complete beginners. You will explore three essential art materials – pencil, watercolour and acrylic paint – while learning the core skills needed to create artwork with greater confidence.

Each session includes a clear tutor demonstration, guided exercises and individual support as you develop your own finished pieces. No previous experience is needed: your tutor will guide you through every stage in a friendly, encouraging and supportive studio environment.

What you’ll learn

1. Weeks 1–2

   Drawing with Confidence

   Learn how to observe objects carefully and translate what you see onto paper. Explore shape, proportion, shading, tone and texture before creating a finished tonal drawing.

2. Weeks 3–4

   Watercolour Made Simple

   Discover how to control watercolour and use it with confidence: colour mixing, brush control, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry, layering, texture and detail – then complete your own watercolour painting.

3. Weeks 5–6

   Introduction to Acrylic Painting

   Learn how to plan and build an acrylic painting from the first layer to the final details – colour mixing, blending, brush techniques, composition, texture and depth – finishing with your own acrylic painting on canvas.

Who is it for?

• Complete beginners
• Adults returning to art after a long break
• Anyone who believes they cannot draw or paint
• People who would like to try several art materials
• Anyone looking for a relaxing and creative evening activity

What’s included

• Six two-hour professionally taught lessons
• Step-by-step demonstrations
• Individual tutor support
• Use of all drawing and painting materials
• Specialist paper and canvas
• Three finished artworks to take home
• A small and supportive class environment

From our classes

Work by students in our drawing, watercolour and acrylic classes.

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