A structured course for those who have never painted before, as well as for those who want to reinforce their basic skills in working with acrylic paint. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone and relate all these elements together in various compositions. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating environment.

Learn painting techniques, colour mixing, composition and application. We will work from still lives and photographs. We will also look at the work and techniques of well-known and contemporary artists to support development and provide inspiration.

This is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.

What topics do we cover?

•  Lay out a basic palette
•  Working with a limited tonal palette
•  Handling paint
•  Laying down a tonal ground
•  Drawing out and under-painting
•  Using paint mediums
•  Understanding colour and mixing
•  Understanding composition
•  How to take a painting to completion

By the end of this course you will:

• ​understand how to use acrylic paints
• Be able to undertake a painting alone
• Understand how to mix colours, and have a good understanding of colour theory
• Have an understanding of tone, composition, handling paint, and more
• Have a number of paintings to take home!

SESSION DATES

• Mon 15 May  2- 4.30pm
• Mon 22 May 2- 4.30pm
• Mon 5 June 2- 4.30pm
• Mon 12 June 2- 4.30pm
• Mon 19 June 2- 4.30pm

COURSE TUTOR: AMANDA JEWELL

Amanda Jewell is a Devon based artist and experienced, qualified teacher who has taught art for many years to a range of people.

She paints vibrant, colourful, often semi-abstract paintings in a variety of media for exhibitions and as commissioned work.

Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>