Chelsea Drawing and Painting Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Join Chelsea Drawing and Painting and develop skills in colour theory, composition and observational drawing.
During the course, you will be encouraged to experiment with a range of media, including painting, drawing and collage. As you progress, you will work on your own compositions using techniques and skills gained throughout the course, creating your own unique visual language. Basic materials are provided, but you will also benefit from building your own working kit to bring to the class every week. A sketchbook drawing session in a gallery will be included. Details will be provided by your tutor once you start the course.
The course will culminate in a group exhibition in your classroom, of the coursework made, with the chance to invite your friends and family.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain a greater understanding of art as well as those wanting to build their confidence in drawing and painting. It would especially suit you if you're keen to build experience or thinking of applying for further study in art and design.
Key information
Topics covered
- Drawing: mark making
- Drawing media / grounds and surface / self portrait
- Pencil and charcoal on prepared surfaces
- Colour workshop
- Using and mixing paint
- Composition exercise and study in paint
- Trip to the Wallace Collection
- Sketchbook drawing / Painting prepared surfaces outdoors
- Drawing / collage
- Composition workshop
- Work using own reference materials (photographic / drawings)
Learning outcomes
- Gain confidence and create a body of work through exploring different painting and drawing approaches
- Develop your creative and reflective artistic practice
- Strengthen your portfolio for future study
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- A selection of B grade drawing pencils
- A selection of synthetic bristle paint brushes
- Charcoal
- Oil pastels
- Pencil sharpener
- Household paint brush (2-3"")
- A4 drawing pad / sketchbook
- Basic colours of acrylic paints (black, white, red, blue, yellow plus burnt sienna)
- Erasers (plastic rubber)
- One bottle of black Quink (writing ink)
- Cloths for drying brushes
- One jam jar for water
- One roll of masking tape
Tutor
Theokritos Papadopoulos
Kriton Papadopoulos is an artist and he also completed his PhD at Central Saint Martins looking at the development of the Avant-garde. He has organized various community art projects in collaboration with Kids Company, the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Academy. He has had solo exhibitions both in UK and Europe, including the Tate Modern and Serpentine Gallery. He also exhibits his work with aaart gallery, Athens. Kriton has been an Associate Lecturer at the University of the Arts London since 2003.
View Kriton's work on:
https://kritonp.wixsite.com/theokritospapa
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