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The Art Elements

£218.00

Thursday evening course 6-sessions

The Art Elements are what drawings and paintings are made of.
Gain important insights into how to improve the use of Line, Colour, Tone + Form, Texture, Shape and Pattern.
Learn how they affect picture-making and how to manipulate them.  This is the vital first step to improving as an artist.

Suitable for:
Adult, absolute-beginners, beginners, improvers, returners, intermediate

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Course Structure

Each of the 6 sessions explores one of the Art Elements, opening the door to some of the essential things students need to know about using the Art Elements effectively. Learning on this course can be applied to all styles of work from realism to abstract so is relevant to all students.

Line

Session 1
Students will understand line more deeply, increase the variety of line they use, and develop their sensitivity towards this most elusive of the art elements.

Tone + Form

Session 2
This is what makes drawings and paintings pack a punch.  Get is wrong and art looks flat and boring.  Learn how tone works within colour and monochrome artwork and discover how using Tone and Form correctly will create the illusion of space and convincingly solid 3D objects.

Colour

Session 3
People react to colour first, so getting it right is vital. Students will increase their knowledge of how colour effects what they are creating to develop a confident attitude to using colour.

Texture

Session 4
Texture adds a tactile quality to drawings and paintings which makes people engage in art more easily.  Students will learn the importance of rendering visual texture to develop contrast between objects and space.

Shape + Pattern

Session 5
Shape + Pattern holds drawings together, creates structure and simplifies complex objects.  Shape has many uses and functions. Students will learn to understand shape in all its forms to enable them to create strong compositions.

Composition

Session 6
The eye is predominantly attracted to shape, tone and pattern.  Using it effectively when structuring a drawing or painting is crucial but can be tricky to get right.  This session explores the underlying structures found in paintings.

By the end of the course…

Students will go home with added creative confidence having learned about the fundamental building blocks of art making knowing what they need to start doing to improve their art.

Book now...

Help + Guidance

  • HEALTH-sure info >
    1.  CLICK HERE> Covid and HEALTH-sure procedures that ensures a safe low risk studio environment
    2. CLICK HERE>  Free Course Transfers in the event a student is unable to attend due to Covid
  • Course info

    Days: Thurs x 6
    Times: 6.30 – 9pm
    Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring

    Suitable for: Adults
    Teaching Level: Absolute-beginners, Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
    Attendance: Every session is complete within itself, so although it is important to attend regularly to avoid gaps in knowledge, students can happily progress through the course even if they have missed sessions.

    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.

  • Materials to bring

    Essential items to bring

    • Pencil: 4B, 6B, 8B or 9B
    • Plastic eraser
    • Kneadable ‘putty’ rubber
    • Drawing paper – choose either;
      • Daler Rowney: A2 size
        Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad
        200gsm
      • Winsor + Newton: A2 size
        Medium Surface cartridge pad
        220gsm

    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

  • What level course is right for me?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What level course is right for me?”

    To help you decide what level course is most suited, you will see Teaching Levels explained within the Course Info tab.

    Students will always benefit from clear instructions, lots of one-to-one tuition, guidance and supportive encouragement on all of my courses.

    Level 0: Absolute-beginner 
    For absolute-beginners to start learning art for the first time. Teaching focuses on core skills with step-by-step instructions.

    Level 1: Beginner
    For beginners looking to establish, refresh and gain confidence in fundamental core techniques.

    Level 2: Improver
    For improvers who already have the basics and wish to develop and enhance their skills and techniques further.

    Level 3: Intermediate
    For those students with a growing, but limited, amount of art experience who feel confident in their art knowledge and skills yet recognise the need for further creative learning to take their art to the next level.

    Level 4: Experienced
    For those students with creative experience who feel 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. 

  • What course should I do next?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What course should I do next?”

    There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.

    1. Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
      All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
      Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
    2. Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
      These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.

    Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels to decide if the course is appropriate for you. Contact me if you’re not sure and I’ll be happy to help.

Student Quotes

“From week one I knew this was going to be good, and that first class was almost worth the fee alone. I think this course was an incredible experience and I know I’ve learnt a lot over the six weeks – you’ve outdone yourself Brian.” Meg K
“The lessons are fun, quite easy to follow. I’ve learnt about composition, lines, tone, form, textures, colours and how they relate to one and other, I was a complete beginner so absolutely everything I have learnt will be useful in the future.” Katie D
“I have learnt a lot about line, style, tonal value and composition. I will approach future work with a lot more thought now.” Laura S

More reviews >

Lets book it now ...

 

 

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.

Course Structure

Each of the 6 sessions explores one of the Art Elements, opening the door to some of the essential things students need to know about using the Art Elements effectively. Learning on this course can be applied to all styles of work from realism to abstract so is relevant to all students.

Line

Session 1
Students will understand line more deeply, increase the variety of line they use, and develop their sensitivity towards this most elusive of the art elements.

Tone + Form

Session 2
This is what makes drawings and paintings pack a punch.  Get is wrong and art looks flat and boring.  Learn how tone works within colour and monochrome artwork and discover how using Tone and Form correctly will create the illusion of space and convincingly solid 3D objects.

Colour

Session 3
People react to colour first, so getting it right is vital. Students will increase their knowledge of how colour effects what they are creating to develop a confident attitude to using colour.

Texture

Session 4
Texture adds a tactile quality to drawings and paintings which makes people engage in art more easily.  Students will learn the importance of rendering visual texture to develop contrast between objects and space.

Shape + Pattern

Session 5
Shape + Pattern holds drawings together, creates structure and simplifies complex objects.  Shape has many uses and functions. Students will learn to understand shape in all its forms to enable them to create strong compositions.

Composition

Session 6
The eye is predominantly attracted to shape, tone and pattern.  Using it effectively when structuring a drawing or painting is crucial but can be tricky to get right.  This session explores the underlying structures found in paintings.

By the end of the course…

Students will go home with added creative confidence having learned about the fundamental building blocks of art making knowing what they need to start doing to improve their art.

Book now...

Help + Guidance

  • HEALTH-sure info >
    1.  CLICK HERE> Covid and HEALTH-sure procedures that ensures a safe low risk studio environment
    2. CLICK HERE>  Free Course Transfers in the event a student is unable to attend due to Covid
  • Course info

    Days: Thurs x 6
    Times: 6.30 – 9pm
    Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring

    Suitable for: Adults
    Teaching Level: Absolute-beginners, Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
    Attendance: Every session is complete within itself, so although it is important to attend regularly to avoid gaps in knowledge, students can happily progress through the course even if they have missed sessions.

    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.

  • Materials to bring

    Essential items to bring

    • Pencil: 4B, 6B, 8B or 9B
    • Plastic eraser
    • Kneadable ‘putty’ rubber
    • Drawing paper – choose either;
      • Daler Rowney: A2 size
        Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad
        200gsm
      • Winsor + Newton: A2 size
        Medium Surface cartridge pad
        220gsm

    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

  • What level course is right for me?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What level course is right for me?”

    To help you decide what level course is most suited, you will see Teaching Levels explained within the Course Info tab.

    Students will always benefit from clear instructions, lots of one-to-one tuition, guidance and supportive encouragement on all of my courses.

    Level 0: Absolute-beginner 
    For absolute-beginners to start learning art for the first time. Teaching focuses on core skills with step-by-step instructions.

    Level 1: Beginner
    For beginners looking to establish, refresh and gain confidence in fundamental core techniques.

    Level 2: Improver
    For improvers who already have the basics and wish to develop and enhance their skills and techniques further.

    Level 3: Intermediate
    For those students with a growing, but limited, amount of art experience who feel confident in their art knowledge and skills yet recognise the need for further creative learning to take their art to the next level.

    Level 4: Experienced
    For those students with creative experience who feel 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. 

  • What course should I do next?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What course should I do next?”

    There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.

    1. Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
      All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
      Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
    2. Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
      These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.

    Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels to decide if the course is appropriate for you. Contact me if you’re not sure and I’ll be happy to help.

Student Quotes

“From week one I knew this was going to be good, and that first class was almost worth the fee alone. I think this course was an incredible experience and I know I’ve learnt a lot over the six weeks – you’ve outdone yourself Brian.” Meg K
“The lessons are fun, quite easy to follow. I’ve learnt about composition, lines, tone, form, textures, colours and how they relate to one and other, I was a complete beginner so absolutely everything I have learnt will be useful in the future.” Katie D
“I have learnt a lot about line, style, tonal value and composition. I will approach future work with a lot more thought now.” Laura S

More reviews >

Lets book it now ...

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