Beginners Drawing and Mixed Media: Traditional Techniques (WHI25T052)
Arts and Crafts
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Friday, 19 September 2025
End date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe
Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale
Venue address: The Gather, Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria. CA23 3AR
Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30
About the course:
You will be introduced to a range of artists, who focus on drawing whilst also including mixed media to create exciting art. The course will encourage you to experiment with lots of different materials whilst keeping a focus on improving your drawing skills. For example, we will look at using more traditional drawing media (graphite, pencils, charcoal, pastels) on different supports, such as textured paper, collage, newspaper and painted backgrounds. The aim is to really enjoy being creative whilst trying out lots of new media. This allows you to decide whether these different materials are for you before making expensive purchases. With step-by-step instructions and suggestions, learners will be shown how these combined techniques and materials can be used to develop textures, atmosphere and creative pieces of art.How will the course be delivered?
Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, examples, discussions and regular support and encouragement.
What do I need to bring?
Basic sketching and drawing materials: A4 or/and A3 cartridge paper or a sketch book, a range of drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B and 6B), eraser, pencil sharpener, piece of charcoal. Each week, depending on the focus, further materials will be provided for you to also try and experiment with. However, feel free to bring along any other materials you may have which you think may be useful.
What are the entry requirements?
No formal entry requirements. The course is perfect for people who have some basic knowledge of drawing but would like to experiment and learn about a wider range of materials and techniques.
What can I do next?
Further Art courses for Improvers - Please check the website
How well am I doing?
Your tutor will tell you how you are doing in the sessions and your progress will be recorded in your Individual Progress Record. You will work with your tutor to identify any particular areas that you want to improve and your tutor will support you achieve your goals.
Enquiries
Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk