Oil Painting and Acrylics

About the Tutor: Christopher Bone

Christopher Bone MA Fine Art. Chris established a studio in Folkestone in 1985 and has since developed a reputation as an accomplished painter, exhibiting regular in Kent and London. He teaches the principles and techniques of drawing and painting in all mediums, making reference to the history of art as appropriate.

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Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques. You will look at the work of contemporary and historical artists and you will keep a sketchbook/notebook and individual learning plan (ILP) to record goals, ideas, processes and progress.Students will need to understand the potential benefit from the programme of study, read and interpret ideas, communicate responses that are clear, logical and understandable and manage your own time. You will undertake critical reflection and evaluation and be motivated to develop creative skills and enhance/develop personal skills.

If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However, all students should bring an A4 sketchbook of good quality cartridge paper, preferably with a hard cover and ring bound and a variety of pencils. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. Some of our centres have their own ‘shops' where you are able to buy things at competitive prices. If you have any materials/equipment that might be appropriate please bring them with you.

The course has been set at a maximum of 8 students due to COVID restrictions and 2 meter social distancing.

Currently there are no kitchen facilities and therefore, we would advise students to bring their own refreshments with own cup of flask.

Please remember to bring your face mask as this is a requirement to wear upon entering the venue and while walking through the building. Once you are seated in the classroom, the face covering is not a mandatory requirement. Please adhere to the venue's signage and guidelines whilst you attend your class.

During your course your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route,
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the Art. In addition our courses support application to "Access to Degree Foundation courses" leading to Higher Education opportunities.
Kent Adult Education web site offers many courses for students wishing to develop a self employed business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self employment or an interest in developing career options in this chosen path.

This course is open to all learners who are beginners or Improvers who want to progress with their oil painting techniques.
It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.