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Painting & Drawing - Beginners
This is an introductory level class with lots of tutor guidance, so suitable for learners will little or no previous experience. We take a broad look at a range of different techniques, materials and methods in drawing and painting, focusing on the fundamentals of line, tone, mark-making and colour. We also look at individual materials to gain confidence.

The course is made up of a range of practical tasks and tutor-led demonstrations with opportunities for experimentation as you develop in confidence. The course will give you a foundation in drawing and painting using water-based and dry media allowing you to move on to other classes, or to just give you the confidence to enjoy your painting and drawing at home.

We will use a range of materials including pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, acrylic and watercolour. We will also look at a range of artists' work and learn about their techniques and styles.
Prosp User 3
This course is suitable for all beginners and those still wanting to focus on the basics of painting and drawing. You may not have studied art since school, need a refresher, or you may lack confidence: this is a structured and tutor-led course so you will be guided throughout.

This course provides skills for self-improvement, which could lead to further study/or a pathways towards self-employment as a working artist.
Prosp User 4
You will need to provide your own materials for the course and your tutor will go through all materials in detail in the first few lessons.

For lesson one please bring an A4 sketchbook (white cartridge paper) and pencils. At a glance, during the course we will be using acrylic paint, watercolour, graphite, charcoal and pastel.

Your tutor will give you full guidance on what materials you will need for each session.
Prosp User 5
No session on 1 November 2023 (half-term holidays).

You can find details of how to access Huntington Community Centre on their website. Click here for more information.

Please ensure that you read and understand the health and safety guidelines on any creative product or tools that you intend to use during the course, before the first class.
Prosp User 6
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/JQ5
20/09/2023
29/11/2023
10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
Liz Foster
135.00
£130.00 if in receipt of the State Pension; £35.00 if in receipt of certain means-tested benefits