Drawing and painting
Learning to draw can be fulfilling, frustrating, challenging, rewarding and relaxing. We offer drawing courses for the complete beginner, as well as a range of courses to develop your skills - from the use of colour and creating portraits to developing sketchbooks. Our expert tutors will guide and develop your skills and also give you the opportunity to learn from your fellow students. Come and enjoy these popular classes - but hurry, as they do tend to fill up quickly. Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
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Exploring and explaining abstract painting
Course Date: Fri 6 Oct 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA practical course that examines major themes in abstract painting, including colour, space, gesture and concept. Learn how to develop your own abstract images, explore different painting techniques, and begin to make connections with the key ideas that have shaped abstract painting.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Painting 1
Course Date: Fri 6 Oct 2017 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to painting, focusing on differing approaches to observational and imaginative work. Learn how to organise a palette, mix colours and create different textures. Basic materials included.Full fee: £319.00Senior fee: £255.00Concession: £195.00 -
Painting 2
Course Date: Fri 6 Oct 2017 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCovers themes similar to those in 'Painting 1', but in more depth and with a stronger emphasis on experimentation. Suitable if you already have some experience in painting. Basic materials included.Full fee: £319.00Senior fee: £319.00Concession: £195.00 -
Advanced painting
Course Date: Fri 13 Oct 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn exciting opportunity to extend your painting practice, with guidance from an experienced tutor. You'll be given practical support and be encouraged to identify areas of interest and personal approaches to making paintings.Full fee: £319.00Senior fee: £255.00Concession: £195.00 -
Exploring colour for artists and makers
Course Date: Fri 13 Oct 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCombining theory and practice, experimentation and intuition, this practical course for painters will help you unlock ways of matching, imagining, organising and applying colour.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £247.00Concession: £188.00 -
Drawing 1
Course Date: Wed 1 Nov 2017 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the creative possibilities of drawing, gain confidence and broaden your expectations and understanding. Learn and develop key drawing concepts: function of line, tone, texture, form, composition and mark making through a carefully structured approach.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £247.00Concession: £188.00 -
Contemporary painting studio
Course Date: Wed 1 Nov 2017 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your own ideas in painting with reference to the work of contemporary artists and experimental processes on this higher level course. Ideal for students who have completed ‘Painting 1’, ‘Painting 2’ or equivalent painting courses.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Drawing perspective: taking it further
Course Date: Thu 9 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetBuilding on a basic understanding of perspective, you'll further develop your ideas, drawing imagined or observed objects and spaces. There will also be the option to work on your own project with guidance from the tutor. Perspective, and other drawing systems, will help you visualise ideas and provide a reference for future use and study.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Painting the figure and portrait
Course Date: Fri 10 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn to paint from a life model, full figure or portrait, with emphasis on portraiture. You will learn skills in observational painting, colour mixing and handling oil paints.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Introduction to watercolour
Course Date: Sun 12 Nov 2017 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn a range of watercolour techniques such as layering, masking out and creating textures, to gain basic skills and an insight into the possibilities of this exciting medium. Includes some work from still life observation.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Painting and the creative imagination
Course Date: Sun 12 Nov 2017 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the role of the imagination in painting and drawing. Develop a toolkit of methods for stimulating, sustaining and enriching your imaginative engagement through a series of guided practical painting and drawing exercises.Full fee: £279.00Senior fee: £279.00Concession: £170.00 -
Oil painting for beginners
Course Date: Sun 19 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to the beautiful process of oil painting. Learn how to start a painting, organise a palette, mix colours and create texture using a range of techniques and exercises inspired by artists.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £152.00 -
Drawing: focus on tone
Course Date: Wed 29 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFocus on using light and shade in observational drawing. Learn to manipulate your materials to create a full tonal range to enable you to describe volume, space and mood in your drawings. All levels of experience are welcome.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Start life drawing
Course Date: Thu 30 Nov 2017 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis short course is a great introduction to drawing directly from the nude figure. Using simple excercises, you will explore different ways to represent the human form in drawing, with encouraging, helpful guidance from an experienced tutor.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
The essence of movement: dynamic drawing from dance with the English National Ballet
Course Date: Thu 4 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn exciting intensive course combining drawing workshops at The London Coliseum sketching professional dancers in warm-up class, and studio based experimental 'dynamic drawing' projects in mixed-media at Build, inspired by the 'live' sketchbook work.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00