The drawing and water colour course is designed to explore different ways of looking; drawing with a range of materials including pastels ( which contemporary artists and the impressionist painters used), and developing a watercolour painting technique. You will develop you're own sketchbooks with observational and imaginative drawing ; also mixed media work. We will look at examples of different styles of drawing that a variety of artists use and also pen and ink and water colour techniques.
Course aim
Introduction to drawing and painting techniques (watercolour) Drawing with a range of drawing materials ; drawing and painting with a brush and watercolour. Start a fresh with art or improve your art practice.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is for beginners
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- 1. Create a sketch book diary and be confident to sketch at home, outdoors and in museums.
- 2. You will develop use of watercolour painting techniques or improve use of colour and paint handling.
- 3. Improve your well being through enjoying an art session working with other people and socialising with others interested in art.
- 4. Start to develop a knowledge of other artists and art movements.
- 5. You will develop techniques in showing tonal contrast , composition and colour skills.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
- Sketchbook and loose paper A4 or A3 sketch pads pastel paper and watercolour paper. Pencils hB , 2b , 5B. Chalk Pastels Pen and Ink Watercolours Synthetic or nylon watercolour brushes
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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