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Get Started with Drawing: Sketching on Location
The intent of this beginners' course is to learn how to draw what you see in outdoor locations, whilst enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors.
This course will take you outside to a local venue where you will practice drawing what you directly see first-hand under the guidance of your tutor.
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
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Develop skills in drawing with pencil, oil pastels, chalk and charcoal
- Demonstrate an understanding of observational drawing skills
- Produce drawings of an outdoor scene
Prosp User 3
Your tutor will assess your learning and progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, question and answer, tasks and exercises.
You will record your progress on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.
Prosp User 4
Beginners welcome, no experience required.
If you are a complete beginner, you may be interested in enrolling on our 'Get Started with Drawing: Basic Drawing and Sketching Techniques' and 'Get Started with Drawing: Improve your Observational Skills' first.
Prosp User 5
This course will take place in an outdoor venue, weather permitting. Please ensure you wear suitable clothing depending on the weather and have sufficient water and sun protection with you in warm weather.
Prosp User 14
You will need to purchase your own materials for this course. 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 drawing materials, please bring these with you.
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
You could progress to:
- Another 'Get Started with Drawing' or 'Get Started with Painting' course
- Another Creative Skills course
Prosp User 7
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
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
We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are learning with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff.
Prosp User 10
You can enrol online or by contacting one of our Adult Education Centres.
Prosp User 11
ARS1029
25/04/2023
23/05/2023
12:30 - 15:00
5 weeks
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