Beginner’s Drawing and Painting Course – Event Details

Overview:

On this beginner’s drawing and painting course, you will learn about the fundamentals, including the basic elements of art. For example, you will learn how to apply line, tone and colour more effectively within your drawings and paintings.

Experience level:

This art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.

About the tutor:

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The Course Timings:

The course runs from Saturday-Sunday 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme.

Example of the course programme:

• Firstly, you will be guided through the theory (the elements of art) to support your understanding and practice in drawing and painting.
• Following practical demonstration, you will then complete still life drawing exercises applying the elements, such as line, tone and texture. You will be fully supported in this work to ensure that you make good progress in your understanding and practice.
• Building on this, you will learn how to confidently manipulate and experiment with watercolour to achieve exciting and vibrant colour work.
• Furthermore, you will be introduced to other artist’s work to learn from how the master’s do it and gain inspiration.
• Lastly, you will learn how to achieve finer details and increasing control in your work. You will aim to achieve accomplished still life paintings which combine the elements of art effectively.

Further Details:

There are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/beginners-drawing-and-painting-course/

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and watercolour painting.
• A course pack to take home.
• All art materials to use on the day.
• A simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.

What you will need to bring:

Just yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience.

Access:

• We offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.
• In addition, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.
• Please note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities, with advanced notice.

For further details on access, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page.

Directions:

Please see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.