Key Facts
- Starting
15 Jan 2025- Location
- Tooting
- Start Time
- 13:30
- End Time
- 16:00
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Wednesday
- Start Date
- 15 Jan 2025
- Level
- Entry Level
- Code
- TABE187CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 100
Fine Art: Oil Painting
This course in oil painting is designed for beginners with no prior experience of the medium and for intermediate learners who wish to improve their skills and broaden the range of their working techniques. Learners will develop an understanding of the fundamental aspects of working with oil paint through concentrating on different approaches and strategies week-on-week. Historical and contemporary contexts will be provided, alongside practical demonstrations and exercises. Individual one-to-one support across the sessions will help you develop your confidence in using oil paint throughout this course.
If you are on a low wage, unemployed or claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) then you can enrol on the course for free.
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Entry Requirements
no requirements -
Course Content
This course will cover: Overview and use of tools and materials Safe working practices with oil paint including solvents and mediums Colour theory, laying out a palette, and paint mixing techniques Preparing and using different surfaces: canvas, panel, board, paper
Underpainting techniques and using layers Working alla prima, using glazes, scumbling, and impasto *Finishing, varnishing and care of oil paintings -
Course Structure
This course runs for 10 weeks at Tooting. -
Assessment Details
You'll receive one to one teaching during the sessions. There will also be group work so you can discuss your work with your classmates.
