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Get Started with Painting: Working with Oils
The intent of this beginners' course is to introduce you to techniques and methods used in oil painting, a creative skill that can be beneficial for your wellbeing.
To start with you will work tonally, exploring how to lay watercolour washes and how much paint and water to use. You will explore painting a variety of subjects, including still life, landscapes, plants and figures.

Open Course Fees

B1: £63.02 (In London Resident)
B2: £45.29 (London Concessionary)
B3: £N/A (Concessionary)
B4: £89.38 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Produce several pieces using oil paint
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of colour mixing and colour theory using oil paints
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of proportion and composition to plan your pictures
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Your tutor will assess your learning and progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, question and answer, tasks and exercises. Your progress will be recorded on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

Beginners welcome, no experience necessary.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

Please do not purchase any items before the course begins, your tutor will advise you on suitable materials during your first session. If you already have any oil paints, paper or brushes, please bring these with you.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about our learning support offer.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

You could progress to:
- Another 'Get Started with Drawing' or 'Get Started with Painting' course
- Another Creative Skills course.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

The course teaches a creative craft skill and does not lead directly to employment. If you would like to turn your creative skills into a business you may be interested in our 'Start your own Business' courses.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

You can apply online, over the telephone, by post or you are welcome to come into a centre to enrol and speak to one of our members of staff.
Prosp User 11
ARB1078
05/06/2023
03/07/2023
19:00 - 21:30
5 weeks
Civic Centre
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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