Our Courses
All ability 12 Week Course starts September 2024
This is our most comprehensive course, and our students love it. They regularly tell us that their 'art day' has become their favourite day of the week! Over the 12 weeks, you will learn the skills and techniques needed to grow in confidence. We cover many different subjects, including portraiture, animals, still life and landscapes. Each session is three hours long, and are currently available mornings, afternoons and evenings on Thursdays and morning and afternoon on Fridays at our main venue in the delightful village of Wall, Lichfield. You don't need any prior experience as our talented tutors will explain the skills being taught and help you to apply them at your level. Classes are friendly and relaxed.
Over the course, you will learn a variety of drawing and painting skills. As you enjoy each project, you will learn how to identify and use the elements of art - line, shape, value, form, texture, colour and space. In the final week, you will be given the opportunity to draw on the skills acquired through previous projects to create a piece of your choice, with the guidance and support of our experienced tutors.
We have a new curriculum each course and many of our students rebook and come back term after term. However, if you just want to try us out for a single term, and take it from there, that's fine. Each session is three hours long and includes group tuition, individual guidance, course notes and all materials including paper and refreshments. Over 18's only.
Our popular 5 week beginner's course.
Our 12 week all-ability course is suitable for beginners. However, we recognise that some people may be nervous about walking into a room where they worry that everyone else in class will be more advanced than they are. If this is you, don't worry - this shorter, 5 week course is what you need!
We start from scratch and teach you the fundamental principles and techniques required to become a confident artist. You will learn how to make something appear three-dimensioal on the page, how to choose colours that work well together and how to accurately draw the human face. Our sessions are informative, engaging and fun! Each class is packed with exercises and techniques that will deepen your understanding and love of art and help you practive the key skills you need.
Once you've completed this course, you'll feel more confident to progress onto any of our mixed-ability courses and workshops to continue developig your skills and pursue your love of art. We m,ake sure that each student receives individual attention as well as whole group instruction.
5 weekly sessions of 2 hours and 30 minutes each. All materials, including paper, course notes and refreshments are included in the price. Over 18's only.
Next available in September 2024
Taster Sessions
Maybe you can't commit to one of our courses or would like a taste of what we offer - these one-off sessions are for you. We will be running a selection of taster sessions, so watch this space to see the exciting events coming up
Exhibitions
We will be hosting an annual exhibition to showcase the work of our students and tutors and raise some money for charity. All are welcome to attend - admission will be free of charge. Location, dates and times to be confirmed closer to the event.