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Course Overview

The course explores acrylic painting in combination with wet and dry media. Some experience with art making is recommended however, step-by-step demonstrations are provided throughout for all abilities to follow.

The course covers both representational and expressive abstract art making. It will cover practices combining; acrylic, charcoal, acrylic mediums, gesso, pen and inks and/or conte/pastels.

Tuition will include discussion based on six core principles: the perception of edges, spaces, relationships, light and dark, expression, and the 'Whole'.

Instruction will be given on perspective, portrait and figures, expressive and representational art-making. Exploring various themes from the animal world, nature, landscape, seascapes, people, and buildings.

The course will begin with Acrylic Techniques with Gesso.

As the course progresses additional media will be introduced so art materials can be built up over time.

You will be sent regular information via email for the media and theme, with advice on where to purchase additional materials prior to each project.

Projects will begin with drawing practice and exploring techniques to prepare you for the art making. Followed by full demonstrations for each stage making the artwork.

Projects are spread over 1-3 weeks to give you plenty of time to complete each artwork.

For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

Contact adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk for more info

What should I bring to the first lesson?

Beginning of Course
• Hair dryer or heat tool
• Sketch pad
• 2x HB pencils, pencil sharpener, charcoal, and putty rubber
• At least 5 small, medium, and large, round, and flat synthetic brushes for Acrylics. Additional bristle brushes will be good too to add to your selection as time progresses.
• 2 jars, kitchen towel and masking tape
• Drawing Board
• A table top easel (optional)
• A set of Acrylic Paints of at least 75 ml of each colour.
• A3 Acrylic pad.
• Canva Panels or Stretched Canvas
• Paint Palettes
• Hair spray or Fixative
Extra materials as course progresses.
• Wax
• Dip Pen
• Indian Ink
• Quink Ink
• Conté and/or Dry Pastels

Recommended colours list:

Basic – Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Ivory Black, Titanium White and a (smaller sized) French Ultramarine.

Additional Colours – Lemon Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue, Permanent Rose, Opera pink, Violet….the list is extensive so it’s nice to pick a few random extras of your choosing as time goes on to add to your collection.

Feel free to Contact the Tutor Penelope Rose Cowley if you have any question via her website- https://www.peneloperosecowley.com/

Eligibility:

Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.

- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.

This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.

Start Date

18/04/2024

End Date

04/07/2024

Start Time

19:00

End Time

21:00

Hours Per Week

2.00

Number Of Weeks

Location

Llanover Hall

Tutor

Penelope Rose Cowley

Cost of course - (discounts may be available)

£145.20

Can Apply

Unit Category

LFL

Topic Topic Code

ARTS

Location Code

LLH

Term

23/24T3

This course is online only

Back Enrol

Online classes will be delivered using Microsoft Teams and/or Google Classrooms. You will need to set up a google account with a Gmail address so you can access Google Classrooms

Set up gmail account by clicking here

Need help?

Call the Advice line on 02920 871071 and ask for Digital Support or;

Email at adultlearningcardiff@cardiff.gov.uk or;

Visit our digital support page by clicking here

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Acrylic and Mixed Media Term 3