Courses

Drawing and Painting Courses
Develop confidence through drawing and painting practice.
Build foundational and advanced skills in drawing and painting through guided exercises and practical techniques. These courses support learners at all levels in developing observation, composition, and personal style.
Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose
Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose
<p>Before the invention of the graphite pencil, the most common dry medium employed by artists to draw with was chalk. A material used by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Rubens and Rembrandt. In
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Whispers of Light in Hyde Park: Plein Air Watercolour
Whispers of Light in Hyde Park: Plein Air Watercolour
<p>Practice the art of painting directly from observation in outdoor environments, while developing the ability to see, simplify, and respond creatively to the landscape. Participants will learn how
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Still Life and the Art of Composition
Still Life and the Art of Composition
<p>An understanding of composition is essential for anyone wishing to compose an image that both functions visually as a whole and that captivates an audience. We will apply a visual analysis of the
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Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate / Old Master Copy for Advanced Students
Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate / Old Master Copy for Advanced Students
<p>Contrary to popular myth, oil painting (much like drawing and watercolour) is a medium that anyone can gain proficiency at. Gain confidence by being initially introduced to a very limited number of
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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
Observational Drawing - The Essentials
<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used
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Painting Essentials
Painting Essentials
<p>Join us in this course to greatly improve your painting skills! Every 1-2 weeks we progress through beginner to intermediate paintings. Learn effective brushwork techniques and memorable concepts
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Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression
Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression
<p>Unleash your creativity with this beginner-friendly watercolour painting course. Learn the essentials of colour theory, blending techniques, layering, and creating textures, all while developing
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Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
<p>Many beginners believe portrait drawing is the most challenging part of sketching... but it doesn’t have to be. With regular practice and a solid understanding of fundamental techniques, anyone can
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Modern Chinese Landscape Painting
Modern Chinese Landscape Painting
<p>This course traces the development of Chinese landscape painting from the late 19th century into the modern era, with a focus on changes after 1949. You’ll see how artists worked between continuity
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Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache
Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache
<p>Explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration: Birds, Fauna, Natural History and Botanicals using pen, watercolour and gouache to draw and paint subjects. The course will reference past and
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