Drawing and Painting

Discover your creative side in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course is designed for anyone looking to explore drawing and painting in a supportive, hands-on environment.  

Whether you dabble in watercolours, love the versatility of acrylics or prefer the simpler pencil sketch, there’s something for everyone. You’ll experiment with pencils, charcoals, inks, and paints to refine your skills and start creating pieces that reflect your unique style, all with expert guidance and plenty of encouragement along the way.  

Enjoy the process, learn new techniques, and watch your art grow in your own style at your own pace. 

What you’ll learn 

You’ll start with drawing warm-ups and exercises to develop observation skills and refine technique before working with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, graphite, and pen and ink, gradually building confidence and control. Once comfortable, you’ll progress to painting, experimenting with watercolour, acrylics, or mixed media, all to help transform your work and explore your hobby.  

The tutor will provide guidance, support you in setting achievable goals, and allow you to develop your own artistic flair. There’ll also be time to explore your personal projects in a friendly, supportive environment.  

Highlights 

• Suitable for all abilities: beginners, improvers, and experienced artists 
• Explore a variety of mediums: pencil, charcoal, graphite, ink, watercolour, and acrylics 
• Hands-on, practical learning with structured guidance from an experienced tutor 
• Develop observational drawing skills and experiment with painting techniques 
• Dedicated time to work on personal projects and start developing your own artistic style 
• Friendly, supportive environment that encourages experimentation and creativity with like-minded peers 

Anything else? 

Essential Materials: 

• A drawing sketch pad (minimum A4 size) and, if you plan to work with paint, thicker watercolour or acrylic paper 
• A range of graded pencils, an eraser, a sharpener, and fine liners 
• Charcoal and/or coloured mediums—wet or dry—depending on your preference, such as coloured pencils, pastels, watercolour, or acrylic 

Taking part in our evening classes offers more than just the chance to learn new skills, it’s also great for your mental health and wellbeing. From reducing stress and boosting confidence to meeting new people and supporting personal growth, evening learning brings a wide range of benefits that can stay with you for life.