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Course intent

During this course, you will learn a range of styles & techniques in oil painting through the use of sketchbook, photographs, researched images or direct observation.

What will I learn?

You will learn

• Design Techniques: Use tone, colour, composition & perspective
• Material Knowledge: Gain insights into building up an oil painting in layers
• Craftsmanship: Develop personal expression through practice, discussion and demonstrations
• Production Process: Learn about the materials used
• Workshop Practice: Understand the importance of a safe working environment and H&S requirements.

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  Stage 2 - Suitable for learners who have completed stage 1 and would like to gain more experience and refine their skills within their chosen subject area. The focus will be on developing more control and proficiency in practice and learning.

  What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

  • Oil materials you may already have purchased or a basic set of oil colours

• Low odour brush cleaner (Sansodar)
• Oil medium (linseed oil or liquin)
• A tear off palette
• Dipper for solvents
• 3 flat or filbert hogs hair brushes
• Plenty of tissues, rags or newspaper
• Oil sketching paper or a canvas or canvas board
• A pencil or pen and note pad or sketchbook

Additional materials will be discussed at the first session with advice on what to bring for the course.

If you have any queries, please email adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can continue for a year learning at Stage 2, then move on to Stage 3. We also offer specific one-day workshops.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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