Art for Beginners | Drawing and Acrylic Painting | Sally Mowbray

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to brush up on the basics, our painting and drawing course is the perfect starting point. Designed to build your confidence step by step, this course focuses on teaching the essential skills needed to create strong, well-executed artwork.

With clear, structured lessons, you’ll dive into the core principles of drawing, such as perspective, proportions, and shading—giving you the foundation to confidently approach a range of subjects. Your tutor will also cover the key aspects of composition, so you’ll learn how to arrange elements effectively on the page.

When it comes to painting, you'll be introduced to acrylics, learning how to mix colours, handle the medium, and apply techniques that will help you build form and texture. This course is all about understanding the fundamentals, so by the end, you'll have a solid grasp of the basics and feel ready to continue exploring your creative potential.

With most materials included, you can focus fully on developing your skills and laying the groundwork for future artistic growth.

What to expect

Each week students will learn new concepts and techniques. Students can expect to:

• learn foundation drawing skills working from simple still life objects
• learn foundation painting skills working from simple still life objects and have the confidence to progress to other genres
• learn about paint application techniques
• learn about naming, mixing and matching colours and organising your palette
• learn different approaches to painting compositions using traditional and contemporary ideas

Is this course right for me?

This term course is an excellent starting point for beginners or anyone wanting to learn essential drawing skills and refresh or learn new skills in painting with acrylics.  There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge for this course.

Materials

• All painting and drawing materials are provided for use in class as part of your course fee.
• Canvasses will be available for purchase in class - please bring cash. (Economy variety)
• If you have your own paints etc, please bring them along, but there is no need to rush out and buy any.

About studio classes

Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.

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