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Art - Drawing & painting

To develop the potential which everyone has to draw well from observation. To teach methods of drawing which are useful for oil painting and others which relate to water colour painting. To learn oil, acrylic, gouache and water colour techniques and make finished paintings in these media.

Art - Drawing the body

Several different media will be used during the course of the session to create a variety of pictures based on different poses and postures. The importance of observation and developing a sense of proportion will be prioritized throughout the session.

Art - Life drawing

Starting each session with a series of short poses, followed by longer poses, thereby allowing intense study.

Art - Mastering portraits

This workshop will cover the basics of portraiture, the importance of drawing, and bringing these skills to bear in effective portrait work.

Art - Oil painting

This course is for those who wish to learn about oil painting. The subjects covered include: materials, preparing the paper, masses, values, light & shadow, atmospheric perspective, colour theory and composition. During the first term the subject matter will be still life, the second term will cover portraits and the final term landscapes. It is advisable to attend all three terms to have the full benefit of this course, but not essential if you have prior experience.

Art -Oil painting & using monochrome underpainting

This is a short course, taking place over three consecutive weeks and will cover several aspects of this painting technique. It will demonstrate an old oil painting method using an under picture called a grisaille which is used to build up colours on top of a solid monochromatic underpainting. Learners will be shown how to develop a strong initial picture, just using black and white, and over the following two weeks build up the picture, using layers of oil paint called glazes.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Suitable for those already working or for those preparing to work. It is also suitable for those who have responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities. This course aims to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider, also to assess and administer initial first aid in an emergency situation. A Level 3 Award is available on successful completion of this course. Learners are required to be 16 or over.

Italian conversation

This advanced Italian conversation class is designed to refine fluency and elevate your speaking skills through discussions on complex topics. Ideal for learners with a strong foundation in Italian, the course aims to enhance your confidence and spontaneity in conversation.

Using your tablet - introduction

This course will look at how to get started with the tablet, how to download and use apps, books, games, browse the web, check and write emails. This course covers how to protect privacy and other security features.