Beginners Acrylic Portraiture (Summer) (CAR24T092)
Arts and Crafts
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025
End date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Tutor: Lynn Nixon
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre
Venue address: Victoria Road, Botcherby, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA1 2UE
Full fee: £144.00
Concessionary fee: £72.00
Staff fee: £122.40
About the course:
This is a creative acrylic painting course where you’ll be inspired by contemporary and traditional artists. You’ll use a variety of materials to paint with, including acrylic paint, gouache, collage, ink etc You will experiment with different techniques and styles to discover exciting ways of painting that are fresh and original.
How will the course be delivered?
Face to face
What do I need to bring?
To begin with, a set of 7 acrylics, a set of different sized brushes, a pencil, palette a water pot and an A3 sketchbook. You’ll need Titanium white, Payne’s Grey, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red, Crimson Red and Lemon Yellow. Graduate paints are reasonably priced at The Range or Hobbycraft.
What are the entry requirements?
The most important thing you need is a passion for creating something on a page! If you are up for experimenting and enjoying the process, this is an ideal course for you.
What can I do next?
There are many other art and craft courses you might want to try through Adult Learning.
How well am I doing?
You’ll be given regular verbal and written feedback.
Enquiries
Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304 |01228 227305
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk