Drawing and Painting

Drawing and Painting for Surface Design

This course will introduce you to painting and drawing techniques to create patterns and designs for surfaces, or act as a springboard for digital design projects. You will explore how rotation and reflection can create an effective pattern. We will look at different sources of inspiration, from nature, geometry, abstract forms, flora, fauna, as well as designers and artists that create patterns.

Code: CVAX0174BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 25/02/2023

Weeks: 5

Price: £200.00

Concessions: £100.00

Location: Camden

Figure Drawing with Pastels - Inspired by Degas

This course is suitable for beginners who wish to learn the basics of life drawing – measuring – capturing a person – learn to experiment with different drawing techniques, then experiment with pastels- Degas style and just have fun. More experienced participants can develop personal projects and experiment to develop wonderful, colourful life drawings.

Code: CVAX0152CA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 25/03/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £75.00

Location: Camden

Code: CVAX0152AA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 27/05/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £75.00

Location: Camden

Oil Painting: An Introduction

This course will introduce you to the essentials of oil painting and support you to develop your technique. Topics covered will include how to organise your palette, control colour mixing and blending, and what mediums to use to alter the handling qualities of the paint. You will learn the different terms used in oil painting technique such as glazing and impasto, and will develop paintings either from observation, through abstraction or from imagination.

Code: CVAX0144BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 11/03/2023

Weeks: 2

Price: £140.00

Location: Camden

Code: CVAX0144CA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 13/05/2023

Weeks: 2

Price: £140.00

Location: Camden

Portraiture - Painting with a Limited Palette

In this class, you will be introduced to different painting methods for portraiture. You will work from a high-quality images in oil paint, using just a few colours to create all the skin tones like the past masters. You will create a beautiful portrait on canvas board after experimenting with oil paints, different mediums and brushes to create your desired effects. Suitable to those new to portraiture and experienced artists who would like to develop their work. With artist and lecturer Alison Kusner.

Code: CVAX0149BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 29/04/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £75.00

Location: Camden

Code: CVAX0149CB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 24/06/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £75.00

Location: Camden

Portraiture - Painting with a Limited Pallete

Code: CVAX0148BA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 25/02/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £75.00

Location: Camden

Promoting Your Creative Practice: Documenting / Showcasing Your 3D Work

During this one-day course, you will learn how to effectively photograph 3D artwork using appropriate lighting. You will also look at how to best display and transport your work including options for box frames, plinths and packing. You will have the opportunity to create at least one card bespoke display block or mount and receive information about many other options.

Code: CVAX0116CA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 27/05/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £65.00

Concessions: £32.50

Location: Camden

Promoting Your Creative Practice: Exhibition, Grants, Competitions and Website

If you have a developing creative practice but are unsure of the next step, this two-day course could be for you. We will cover how to find and enter competitions and exhibitions with your artwork and finding and applying for grants and bursaries. We will look at how to present your work online and

Code: CVAX0119CA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 24/06/2023

Weeks: 2

Price: £125.00

Concessions: £62.50

Location: Camden

Promoting Your Creative Practice: Selling Your Work as a Product

Ever been told you could sell your artwork, but no idea where to start? During this two-day course, we will explore how to turn your art work into a product (including options for having images printed on to items) and how to get your artwork on Etsy and making the most of the platform. On the second day, you will learn how to create a basic artist’s website using Wix. A great opportunity to start making your hobby pay for itself or more!

Code: CVAX0118BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 29/04/2023

Weeks: 2

Price: £125.00

Concessions: £62.50

Location: Camden

Saturday Life Drawing Sessions

This informal and supportive class is an opportunity to work with a life model with the tuition and support of an experienced tutor. There will be an introduction to each session with a warm-up of brief poses and then one or two sustained poses for the rest of the session. You can follow activities set by the tutor or use the opportunity to work independently from the model.

Code: CVAX0165BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Start Date: 04/03/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £40.00

Location: Camden

Code: CVAX0167BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Start Date: 01/04/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £40.00

Location: Camden

Code: CVAX0165CA

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Start Date: 06/05/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £40.00

Location: Camden

Code: CVAX0165CB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Start Date: 10/06/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £40.00

Location: Camden

Watercolour - A Basic Introduction for Beginners

This one-day course is an opportunity to explore the possibilities of watercolour painting. You will learn how to use materials, paper, paints and brushes and learn about different techniques, washes, colour mixing, tone, texture & pattern through carefully designed exercises with the opportunity to create and develop your own ideas and work alongside this.

Code: CVAX0151BB

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Start Date: 25/03/2023

Weeks: 1

Price: £70.00

Location: Camden