Course Overview
Try lots of different drawing and painting materials with clear instructions in how to use them correctly. Get answers to all your burning questions about drawing and painting and leave excited, knowledgeable and feeling more confident.
All images are students work completed on the course
Student Review
“A fantastic introduction to drawing and painting. I learnt so much about technique, materials and equipment I feel excited to go away and practice what I have learnt.”
Joanne B
Course Structure
Learn to ‘see’ more
Session 1
Learn the right approach to drawing to help you ‘see’ more details, along with a range of measuring techniques to help you draw with more accuracy and improve proportions. This session also covers perspective and ensures you grasp all the underlying principles and how to apply this to your drawings.
Draw with accuracy + detail
Session 2
Put into practice all we have learnt so far by tackling a still life drawing. Students will be supported with lots of one-to-one guidance every step of the way. Learn to improve shading and start to feel more confident with all the basic drawing techniques.
Experiment with art materials
Session 3
Demonstrations in a variety of materials will help students discover their creative side. Students will have the opportunity to draw with willow and compressed charcoal and soft chalk pastels, and paint in acrylics. This session is about exploring individual creativity but also to practice the technical drawing skills from session 1 + 2.
Experiment with water colour paints
Session 4
The final session is dedicated to teaching watercolour painting. Students will be introduced to brush control, and a host of tips and tricks that can be applied to all types of painting. Insights into the world of acrylic gels + mediums , comparisons between brands, and tips on where to save money is also included.
By the end of the course …
Students complete the course having gained enough knowledge and experience to feel excited about continuing to learn and develop their drawing and painting with confidence and ease.
Student Quotes
“Really enjoyable, Brian has a great approach to teaching, informative, encouraging and fun! Learnt more in a weekend than in a previous beginners course of 10 weeks.” Wendy B
“Strongly recommend. Relaxing, thoughtful and pleasurable learning experience.”
Philip L
Elaine Oakes (verified owner) –
I spent the weekend doing Brian’s begin to draw and paint course, from beginning to end it exceeded my expectations. It felt both exciting and a little nerve-wracking to pick up a paintbrush and try drawing with charcoal and pastels after not having done so for so long, if ever!
Brian created such a relaxed, welcoming environment that it was easy to let go of any nerves and simply enjoy experimenting with each exercise. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and I came away having learned so much.
I’ve already booked onto my next two courses and I can’t wait!