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Painting & Drawing All Abilities
This new Painting and Drawing course is designed for participants of all skill levels, offering a supportive environment for developing artistic practice, knowledge and techniques.

Over the eight weeks, we will focus on key areas crucial to the development of all artworks, such as: - mark making, observational drawing and colour mixing.
We will explore landscape, still life and possibly abstract painting, depending upon learner preference and the direction in which our work takes us as the course progresses.

We will work with a selection of images, resources and materials to explore our ideas. We will follow a structured approach of drawing moving into painting and the tutor will provide demonstrations to support the development of individual artworks.

Most importantly, we would like our learners to enjoy the creative process!
Prosp User 3
The course is suitable for anyone interested in developing their drawing and painting skills, from beginners to improvers
Prosp User 4
Please bring with you:
• An A3 sketchbook, or A3 cartridge paper.
• A range of acrylic paints, including the 3 primaries.
• Masking tape
• Different grade pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 6B)
• A palette
• A range of brushes suitable for acrylic paint.

You will also be able to discuss materials with the tutor at the first session if you are unsure
about anything.
Prosp User 5
There is no class on the 27th October 2025 Half Term

When you arrive at the centre, please make your way upstairs via the stairs or lift. The classroom is on the first floor.
If you have any mobility issues, please email us before enrolling to discuss at
westyork.adulted@york.gov.uk
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.
How to get to the venue:
Buses: 25 to Derwenthorpe (2 min walk), 6 to Moorlands Close (8 min walk between the lakes),
or 11 to Applefields School (10 min walk through Burnholme centre).
Cycle: The Derwent Valley & Foss Islands track is part of Route 66 of the National Cycle Network. It runs right in front of the SSC, going West to Foss Islands (near Morrisons), and East
to Osbaldwick and Dunnington. 7 min from Morrisons. 20 min from York Station.

Parking: Parking is very limited. There is a small community car park by the Osbaldwick Village entrance to Derwenthorpe. Nearest postcode is YO10 3NS. Otherwise, please look for a
visitor parking place.
Prosp User 6

In order to support keeping York moving, consider travelling to your course by bus or bike. Click here to check out the bus routes closest to the venue for this course using the iTravel website, or discover York's cycle routes by clicking here.
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Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
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 outside of this area, we recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live outside of this area, we 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/QN3
29/09/2025
24/11/2025
13:00 - 15:00
Monday
2.00 hrs per wk
8 weeks
Ala Jazayeri
112.00
A 65% discount of the full fee is available for people in receipt of certain means tested benefits.