Drawing and Painting
Whether you are experienced or a novice you are welcome in one of our practical art classes. Paint with a brush, draw with chalk or a pencil, write calligraphy with a pen or print in linocut. We have every art form to suit you from acrylics to watercolours to pastels and from still life to portraits and landscapes. Come to WEA and explore the artist in you.
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Drawing the Nude in Red, Black and White Chalk Pencil
<p>Before the invention of the graphite pencil, the most common dry medium employed by artists to draw with was chalk. A material used by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Rubens and Rembrandt. In
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Pastel Painting and Drawing
<p>Explore the world of colour with pastels. Simple to apply, this enjoyable medium has endless possibilities. Through a series of drawing exercises, still-life, portrait and landscape studies, you’ll
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Watercolour Painting
<p>Watercolour painting is one of the most beautiful art forms. Explore both basic and creative techniques. On completion, you should be able to paint a landscape and a portrait. Please note that
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The Creative Conventions of Portraiture
<p>Have you ever wanted to draw someone’s portrait? This introduction to the art of portraiture aims to expand your understanding of the portrait beyond that of a well observed and static reproduction
...The Creative Conventions of Portraiture
<p>Have you ever wanted to draw someone’s portrait? This introduction to the art of portraiture aims to expand your understanding of the portrait beyond that of a well observed and static reproduction
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Painting In Oils With a Limited Palette
<p>Unlock the vibrant world of colour in this exciting course. Explore the limited palette technique used by impressionists, revealing the profound connection between nature and art. Discover how to
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Drawing for Beginners
<p>In an easy-to-grasp step-by-step manner, this course seeks to systematically outline and guide you through some of the fundamental principles that lead to a comprehensive proficiency in drawing. We
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Watercolour Techniques
<p>Watercolours is a beautiful medium which can be executed in a variety of manners. In this course, a different painting technique will be presented each week. On completion, you should be able to
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Plum Flower Painting for Beginners
<p>In classical Plum Flower painting, we do not merely copy the physical outlook of the plant from nature. We regard it as a gentleman who embodies the highest moral quality of Junzi (literati,
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Learn to Draw a Portrait
<p>Study the techniques of famous portrait artists, both contemporary and in history. Learn the principals for how to draw the skull (bone structure) and then the human face. Same as the portrait
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Intermediate Drawing
<p>Drawing can be an intriguing way of passing time or a major obsession and way of life. Develop and expand on your skills in a variety of techniques and media such as pastel, charcoal and ink.
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