Adult Art Classes — 6‑Week Programme
How it works
Our tutors run group courses when there is sufficient demand. Courses require a minimum of 2 students and typically run with up to 4 students per group. Once interest reaches the required number, we arrange the course schedule based on group size and tutor availability to ensure convenient times and effective learning. All group sizes and timings are confirmed before the course begins.
Overview This six‑week adult art programme introduces core skills and creative approaches across drawing, painting and mixed media. Each session builds practical technique alongside personal expression, suitable for beginners and those returning to art. Materials list provided; basic equipment available to borrow on request.
Week 1 — Foundations: Seeing and Mark‑making
Introduction to line, tone, proportion and composition.
Exercises: contour drawing, value scales, simple still life.
Focus: training the eye, developing confident mark‑making and observational accuracy.
Week 2 — Drawing from Observation
Working with charcoal, graphite and ink.
Exercises: tonal studies, negative space, quick gesture sketches.
Focus: translating three‑dimensional forms to the page, improving spatial confidence.
Week 3 — Colour Basics: Theory and Mixing
Colour wheel, primary/secondary/tertiary colours, harmony and contrast.
Exercises: creating palettes, mixing neutrals, simple colour studies.
Focus: understanding colour relationships and practical mixing techniques.
Week 4 — Acrylic Painting: Techniques and Layering
Introduction to acrylics: media, brushes, supports and basic mediums.
Exercises: underpainting, glazing, impasto and scumbling.
Project: small plein‑air or studio study applying layering techniques.
Week 5 — Exploring Mixed Media and Texture
Combining collage, ink, acrylic, pastels and found materials.
Exercises: building surface texture, integrating mark‑making with collage.
Focus: experimentation and making compositional decisions with multiple materials.
Week 6 — Personal Project and Critique
Develop a finished piece using chosen techniques from earlier weeks.
One‑to‑one guidance and group critique focusing on process, intention and next steps.