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Course code: P02645
Subject area: Art & Design
Study level: Part Time
Course level: U
Course time:
18:30 - 20:30
Days of week:
Wednesday
Course date:
14th Jan 2026 - 25th Mar 2026
Course location:
The Cherwell SchoolWhat you'll do:- Explore the creative process behind developing an art project- Work with a range of materials, including pencil, watercolour, pastel, acrylic, and charcoal- Study a variety of artists relevant to each session's focus- Develop core techniques such as line, tone, composition, shape, perspective, colour, and texture- Share and discuss ideas in a supportive group setting- Discover and refine your personal artistic style
What to bring:- A2 or A3 sketchbook or 160gsm cartridge paper- A selection of pencils (e.g. 2B, 4B, 6B)- Eraser and sharpener
Your tutor will advise on any additional materials as the course progresses.
Courses can fill fast, so please enrol early to avoid disappointment. Decisions on whether a course is to run are made two weeks prior to the start date - an email will be sent to you should there be changes to your course or if it is cancelled. Please check your inbox leading up to your course, including the junk folders. For anyone without an email account, our Admissions team will phone you instead.
For the first week of the course you will need to bring a valid form of identification; this includes passport, driving licence, debit/credit card, Birth Certificate or National Insurance card.
Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2025 prior to starting the course.
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
£211.20
£115.60
How will your work be assessed?Observation by tutor.Questions & answers.Your tutor gives you informal feedback. Exhibition of student works followed by evaluation of own and peer‘s work. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.