Art for Beginners

ART for BEGINNERS – Drawing and Painting

In this hands-on course you will experience the basics of drawing and painting in a range of different mediums. A relaxing, fun and creative 6 weeks to assist you find your creative self and experiment with methods and materials in a safe and supportive environment.

No prior experience necessary. High school students in Year 9 and above are welcome to join this class.

Attend all 6 sessions or only one- the choice is yours!

Course Outline

Week 1- 12 February- Anyone Can Draw

Focus: Observation, line, shape and form, mark making – variety of still life and observation

Week 2- 19 February- Sketching- Ink and Wash

Focus: Composition, proportion, perspective, colour and mark marking – fruit, florals, buildings, travel sketching

Week 3- 26 February- Intro to Watercolours

Focus: Introduction to watercolour painting techniques, dry brush, wet on wet, special effects

Week 4- 5 March- Watercolour Techniques

Focus: Colour mixing and composition, tone

There will be no class Saturday 12 March

Week 5- 18 March- Intro to Acrylics

Focus: Introduction to acrylic paint application and brushes, colour wheel, colour theory, warm and cool colours, limited palette

Week 6- 26 March- Expressive Acrylics

Focus: Composition, expressive techniques, loose, free and bold