To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
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Art + Creativity
£350.00
Priced per term
Grow and develop self-confidence to start flourishing as a creative artist.
This art and creativity course teaches fundamental drawing skills and techniques in a range of drawing, painting and mixed-media materials.
Students will be encouraged in developing a contemporary personal approach to making art.
Select the ‘Term options’ drop down menu to choose Spring, Summer or Autumn courses.
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Returners
Monday 10 – 12.30pm x 10 session term
Course Structure
flexible 10-week terms
spring – summer – autumn
book for a year-long course, or
for a single 10-week term
welcoming + inclusive studio
learn in a creative + friendly atmosphere
learn technical and creative skills
celebrate creative successes
Spring Term: Drawing skills
Banish your creative worries and learn to draw with enjoyment and confidence.
Learn technical skills and creative use of materials
Learn techniques to get proportions correct, perspective in easy steps, how to shade and use tone, and create exciting compositions. Take your first steps to learning a range of materials including graphite, charcoal, pastels, acrylic and watercolour paint.
Supportive teaching
An encouraging, patient and inclusive approach to teaching with lots of one-to-one support will benefit everyone, even those students who fear the worst!
Spring Term dates
January – March
select the ‘Term options’ at the top of the page to see specific term dates
Class Content
Class 1
Learning how to use your sketchbook
Class 2
Measuring skills to help you draw accurately
Class 3
Understanding the basics of 1, 2 and 3 point perspective
Class 4
Introduction to charcoal + soft pastels
Class 5
Introduction to Acrylic paints
Class 6
Introduction to Water colour paints
Class 7
Develop self-expressive drawing
Class 8
Introduction to pen + watercolour wash
Class 9
Develop your artists-sketchbook further
Class 10
Creative project to develop a personal style
Note: session plans may change to respond to the needs of the group
By the end of the spring term…
Students will feel confident they have laid their creative foundations. Students will have the skills and techniques to enable them to continue developing and growing as artists.
Summer Term: Materials + Techniques
Develop a creative, flexible and more self-expressive approach to drawing. Learn to take control of the creative process.
Learn expressive drawing and creative confidence
Take a break from drawing with accuracy and realism while you nurture your imagination. Learn to trust your artistic intuition, and the value of creative play. Gaining confidence in the fundamentals of mark-making will re-energise your drawing skills beyond your expectations.
Personal creative development
Lots of one-to-one support enables students to explore new directions and styles in their art and start the journey to developing a personal individual style.
Summer Term dates
May – July
select the ‘Term options’ at the top of the page to see specific term dates
Class Content
Class 1
More artists-sketchbook techniques
Class 2
Mixed-media with acrylic paint
Class 3
Drawing with self-expression
Class 4
Tactile mixed-media textures with acrylic paint
Class 5
Mark-making to enrich drawing and painting
Class 6
Tactile mixed-media textures with acrylic paint
Class 7
Techniques to re-energise drawing and painting
Class 8
Creative drawing project with enhanced mark-making
Class 9
Non-representation mixed-media drawing
Class 10
Representational large scale mixed-media drawing
Note: session plans may change to respond to the needs of the group
By the end of the summer term…
Students will feel creatively enthused and confident in their use of different materials and will have embraced the use of artists-sketchbooks to help them develop their creative ideas.
Autumn Term: Themed creative projects
Creative projects allow students to explore the themes of still life, landscape and the human form. Teaching and demonstrations will show students how to experiment and develop creative ideas so they never run out of ideas of what to do next!
The key to an artist’s sketchbook
Students will learn techniques and methods to develop their own unique artist’s sketchbook that will help drive creativity forward. Embrace a new level of confidence in generating new ideas, experimenting with techniques to uncover a uniquely personal artistic style.
Creative self-confidence
Encouraging and supportive teaching with plenty of time for creative experimentation with a chance to try out ideas will enable students to become the independent artist they want to be.
Autumn Term dates
September – December
select the ‘Term options’ at the top of the page to see specific term dates
Class Content
Class 1
Working through ideas in an artists-sketchbook
Class 2
Contemporary still life project
Class 3
Contemporary still life project
Class 4
Learning from other artists – gallery visit
Class 5
Story telling in an artists-sketchbook
Class 6
Contemporary collage landscape project
Class 7
Contemporary mixed-media landscape project
Class 8
Exploring abstract art project
Class 9
Collaging the human form project
Class 10
The contemporary human form project
Note: session plans may change to respond to the needs of the group
By the end of the autumn term…
Students will have developed skills to enable them to drive forward their own creative ideas and projects. They will have the self-confidence to use a wide range of techniques and materials to express their own creativity in an individual style
Helpful info + Guidance
Please read carefully
Any information here will over-ride similar information about this course.
Course information
Days: Monday x 10 per term
Times: 10-12.30pm
Academic year: 30 weeks (3 terms x 10-classes)
Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Returners
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
Essential items to bring
Mixed Media Spiral Pad 25 Sheets
250gsm
Mixed Media Spiral Pad 30 sheets
250gsm
hardback cover
thick cartridge paper
spiral bound if possible
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
Book Now …
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Book Now …
Student Quotes
It’s the one I want!
There’s a lot more to choose from …
Waiting list
Course Structure
flexible 10-week terms
spring – summer – autumn
book for a year-long course, or
for a single 10-week term
welcoming + inclusive studio
learn in a creative + friendly atmosphere
learn technical and creative skills
celebrate creative successes
Spring Term: Drawing skills
Banish your creative worries and learn to draw with enjoyment and confidence.
Learn technical skills and creative use of materials
Learn techniques to get proportions correct, perspective in easy steps, how to shade and use tone, and create exciting compositions. Take your first steps to learning a range of materials including graphite, charcoal, pastels, acrylic and watercolour paint.
Supportive teaching
An encouraging, patient and inclusive approach to teaching with lots of one-to-one support will benefit everyone, even those students who fear the worst!
Spring Term dates
January – March
select the ‘Term options’ at the top of the page to see specific term dates
Class Content
Class 1
Learning how to use your sketchbook
Class 2
Measuring skills to help you draw accurately
Class 3
Understanding the basics of 1, 2 and 3 point perspective
Class 4
Introduction to charcoal + soft pastels
Class 5
Introduction to Acrylic paints
Class 6
Introduction to Water colour paints
Class 7
Develop self-expressive drawing
Class 8
Introduction to pen + watercolour wash
Class 9
Develop your artists-sketchbook further
Class 10
Creative project to develop a personal style
Note: session plans may change to respond to the needs of the group
By the end of the spring term…
Students will feel confident they have laid their creative foundations. Students will have the skills and techniques to enable them to continue developing and growing as artists.
Summer Term: Materials + Techniques
Develop a creative, flexible and more self-expressive approach to drawing. Learn to take control of the creative process.
Learn expressive drawing and creative confidence
Take a break from drawing with accuracy and realism while you nurture your imagination. Learn to trust your artistic intuition, and the value of creative play. Gaining confidence in the fundamentals of mark-making will re-energise your drawing skills beyond your expectations.
Personal creative development
Lots of one-to-one support enables students to explore new directions and styles in their art and start the journey to developing a personal individual style.
Summer Term dates
May – July
select the ‘Term options’ at the top of the page to see specific term dates
Class Content
Class 1
More artists-sketchbook techniques
Class 2
Mixed-media with acrylic paint
Class 3
Drawing with self-expression
Class 4
Tactile mixed-media textures with acrylic paint
Class 5
Mark-making to enrich drawing and painting
Class 6
Tactile mixed-media textures with acrylic paint
Class 7
Techniques to re-energise drawing and painting
Class 8
Creative drawing project with enhanced mark-making
Class 9
Non-representation mixed-media drawing
Class 10
Representational large scale mixed-media drawing
Note: session plans may change to respond to the needs of the group
By the end of the summer term…
Students will feel creatively enthused and confident in their use of different materials and will have embraced the use of artists-sketchbooks to help them develop their creative ideas.
Autumn Term: Themed creative projects
Creative projects allow students to explore the themes of still life, landscape and the human form. Teaching and demonstrations will show students how to experiment and develop creative ideas so they never run out of ideas of what to do next!
The key to an artist’s sketchbook
Students will learn techniques and methods to develop their own unique artist’s sketchbook that will help drive creativity forward. Embrace a new level of confidence in generating new ideas, experimenting with techniques to uncover a uniquely personal artistic style.
Creative self-confidence
Encouraging and supportive teaching with plenty of time for creative experimentation with a chance to try out ideas will enable students to become the independent artist they want to be.
Autumn Term dates
September – December
select the ‘Term options’ at the top of the page to see specific term dates
Class Content
Class 1
Working through ideas in an artists-sketchbook
Class 2
Contemporary still life project
Class 3
Contemporary still life project
Class 4
Learning from other artists – gallery visit
Class 5
Story telling in an artists-sketchbook
Class 6
Contemporary collage landscape project
Class 7
Contemporary mixed-media landscape project
Class 8
Exploring abstract art project
Class 9
Collaging the human form project
Class 10
The contemporary human form project
Note: session plans may change to respond to the needs of the group
By the end of the autumn term…
Students will have developed skills to enable them to drive forward their own creative ideas and projects. They will have the self-confidence to use a wide range of techniques and materials to express their own creativity in an individual style
Helpful info + Guidance
Please read carefully
Any information here will over-ride similar information about this course.
Course information
Days: Monday x 10 per term
Times: 10-12.30pm
Academic year: 30 weeks (3 terms x 10-classes)
Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Returners
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
Essential items to bring
Mixed Media Spiral Pad 25 Sheets
250gsm
Mixed Media Spiral Pad 30 sheets
250gsm
hardback cover
thick cartridge paper
spiral bound if possible
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
Book Now …
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Book Now …
Student Quotes
It’s the one I want!
There’s a lot more to choose from …
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