Introduction to Art; Painting and Print is a practical, hands-on Art and Design evening course introducing learners to a broad range of traditional art, painting and printmaking processes. The course is designed to build confidence, encourage experimentation and give learners the opportunity to develop their own creative style.
Learners will explore image-making, observational skills, mark-making, colour, composition, texture, layering and mixed media while developing confidence with a variety of art materials, tools and processes. Throughout the course, learners may explore:
● Drawing and observational studies using pencil, charcoal and ink
● Painting techniques, including acrylic and watercolour
● Mixed media, collage and experimental image-making
● Monoprinting, lino cutting and relief printing
● Screen printing and other accessible printmaking techniques
By the end of the course, learners will have produced a varied collection of original artwork demonstrating a range of drawing, painting, mixed-media and printmaking techniques. They will also have developed practical skills that can be applied to further study, personal creative projects, community arts or creative enterprise.
No previous experience is required. This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as learners with some creative experience who want to broaden their skills, try new techniques and develop a distinctive visual style.
Learners will take part in tutor demonstrations, practical workshops, individual guidance and group discussion. They will be encouraged to explore personal ideas, work with a range of materials, experiment with both traditional and contemporary approaches, and develop finished outcomes in a supportive creative environment.
The course can also support learners who want to develop a portfolio, pursue further creative study, or explore a small creative business or freelance practice. Learners will consider how original artwork can be presented for different audiences and developed into outcomes such as paintings, limited-edition prints, greetings cards, posters, zines, illustrations and bespoke artwork.
No formal entry requirements.
Learners should have an interest in art, design, craft or creative experimentation and be willing to take part in practical workshop activities. No previous drawing, painting or printmaking experience is required.
● Learners will be assessed informally through practical workshop activity, tutor feedback, peer discussion and review of completed creative outcomes.
● There are no formal written examinations.
● Learners will build a small body of artwork that demonstrates experimentation with drawing, painting, mixed media and printmaking techniques.
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto:
● Further adult courses in Art and Design, illustration, photography, textiles, printmaking or other creative practice.
● Developing a personal portfolio of creative work.
● Using art and printmaking skills to support a small creative business, freelance practice or community arts project.
● Relevant creative industry employment, volunteering or apprenticeship routes where appropriate.
Please Note: While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of these details, changes can and do occur. Please confirm the course details when enrolling.
