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Still Life Painting - Beginners

Course code: P02593

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

14:00 - 16:30

Days of week:

Wednesday

Course date:

6th Jan 2027 - 24th Mar 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Still life painting is a wonderful means by which to explore and develop the fundamentals of drawing and painting. This practical course provides a very good entry into still life painting.
Students will be encouraged to look at things with a fresh eye, relish colour, and build confidence by developing and putting good techniques into practice. This intensive course is structured to suit learners’ pace and prior abilities.

Main topics covered:

• Proportion and relative proportion.• Composition and relationships of objects.• Colour theory.• Painting techniques including laying a wash, wet on wet and dry brush in gouache painting.• Creating a three-dimensional image of a still life in gouache by using different tonal patterns and knowledge about the main rules of perspective. • Techniques of modern artists related to still life projects.• Still life painting in gouache or acrylic with a modern abstract layout.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
There will be a continuation course Drawing and Painting - Mixed Ability - Summer.
Entry criteria
Absolutely no previous experience is required. This course is suitable for absolute beginners.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course includes a material fee that provides essential resources and hands-on demonstrations, empowering you to achieve your learning goals and master new skills with confidence.

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.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£294.45

Reduced Fee (19+)

£157.23

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