Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of Drawing and Painting courses and workshops.

There are no entry requirements for this course.  It is open to people with some experience of portrait drawing who may wish to improve and develop their skills. It is also open to beginners who will need to have rudimentary drawing skills.

Learners will need to bring their own materials.

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.

Learners work at their own level, initially from photographs, tutor-supported with self-referencing notes, learning about the ratios and proportions of the face, drawing full frontal, in profile and three-quarter view; graduating towards working from a live sitter, finding your own style and preferred material choice. Tutor constantly checks for accuracy to enable a likeness to be achieved.

To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.