Portrait Drawing and Painting

You will have opportunities to experiment with a variety of materials and techniques including drawing, painting, pastel, collage and other media. The tutor will set projects that include developing observational skills, as well as drawing from the imagination. You will be encouraged to convey expression; as well as to explore preferences for different media.

What you will study
- Explore working methods for drawing and painting and experimental media to convey expression
- Practise drawing and painting techniques
- Produce artworks from observation of primary and secondary source materials, and from the imagination
- Learn about composition and apply this in your work
- Develop your research skills through the use of a sketch book
- Combine a basic understanding of Visual Language, Genres and Artists in a Contemporary, Global and Art Historical context, to help your studio practise

Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for beginners or learners with a basic level of drawing and painting skills, and a keen interest in wanting to develop these individually and as a member of a class. The tutor will encourage learners to bring some of their own previous artwork as part of an initial assessment.

An individual learning plan with smart personal goals and photographs of work in progress will be used by the learner and the tutor to record your learning journey. There will also be critical sessions and exhibitions of artwork produced.
art class
art class

Course information and options

9th September 2025 - 12th February 2025
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Tuesday
Time: 7pm-9pm
Duration: 11 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
6th January 2026 - 24th March 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Tuesday
Time: 7pm-9pm
Duration: 11 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges
14th April 2026 - 30th June 2026
Location: Greenwich Park Centre
Days: Tuesday
Time: 7pm-9pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Qualification: Non-accredited
Code:
Training partner: London South East Colleges

Course details and enrolment

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