About this Event
Art is a great activity to encourage mindfulness, relaxation and of course creativity.
In this course, you will look at the 'Elements of Art' which include line, shape, form, colour, value, texture, and space.
You will be looking at the human form including proportion, facial features and portraits.
Students will work towards completing individual projects. The tutor will include lessons on graded washes and techniques such as wet on dry and wet on wet, plus other exciting elements, such as splattering, stamping, masking and the use of salt and rubbing alcohol to add texture and movement to their finished piece.
The focus will be on watercolour techniques and on shading and mark making. But Sarah will work closely with students to ensure this course meets their expectations.
Sarah will bring in visual props for students to produce still life pieces and each week provide printed resources which will allow the student to build up a useful guide for them to practice at home.
We're excited to have onboard our brand new evening art tutor, Sarah.
Here are a few words from her -
Creativity is my passion. I have always loved art and studied a BTEC National Diploma in general art and design at Harlow college and a BTEC HND in Wildlife Illustration in South Wales.
Since then I have worked as a graphic designer for over 30 years and an artist.
I have been teaching adult art classes since 2021, where we have worked through various subject matters and mediums eg. sketching, drawing, watercolour, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, collage.
I also have experience in lino cutting and teach annual Christmas wreath making workshops.
I look forward to meeting you all. Sarah
What you will need
The equipment needed to get started is
- Sketchbook cartridge paper pad A3 (from the Works is fine)
- Watercolour paper pad A4 (not from The Works as quality is poor)
- Putty rubber (from the Works is fine) they come in 2's
- Brushes a selection of that, rounded and one fan brush
- Watercolour paints (pan paints ideally but tubes are ok too)
- Sketching pencils (from The Works is fine and needs to include B grade to 4B or 6)
This is a 6 week course over the following dates:
Monday 13th April, 6pm – 8pm
Monday 20th April, 6pm – 8pm
Monday 27th April, 6pm – 8pm
Monday 4th May, No class - bank holiday
Monday 11th May, 6pm – 8pm
Monday 18th May, No class – Centre closed – Skills escalator day
Monday 25th May, No class – bank holiday
Monday 1st June, 6pm – 8pm
Monday 8th June, 6pm – 8pm
Please note this class will only run if there is sufficient interest.
If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on [email protected] or telephone 01440 712177
If you are no longer able to attend the class please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
32 High St, 32 High Street, Haverhill, United Kingdom
GBP 77.00
