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Drawing and Painting - Mixed Ability - Spring

Course code: P02645

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

18:30 - 20:30

Days of week:

Wednesday

Course date:

14th Jan 2026 - 25th Mar 2026

Course location:

The Cherwell School

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

On this course, you will have an opportunity to explore many different drawing and painting techniques using a variety of media such as watercolour, acrylic, charcoal and graphite. You will experiment using classical methods as well as contemporary approaches and study a diverse range of artists as inspiration.
This course is tailored to support your individual journey - whether you're new to drawing and painting or looking to build on existing skills. You'll receive constructive guidance from your tutor and peers to help develop your technical ability and creative confidence.

What 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.

What next?
Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar workshops and courses, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
None required for this course as it accommodates complete beginners or those with prior experience.

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.

Fee information
You are expected to provide your own materials, which may cost approximately £30. Please do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running.

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.

19+ Fee:

£211.20

19+ Reduced Fee:

£115.60

Learning & method assessment
As this is a non-accredited course, informal methods of assessment will be usedLecture, demonstration, individual student practice, pair work, group discussion, quiz, exhibition of students’ completed projects, peer’s evaluation.

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.