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Painting Seascapes
- Price:
- £78.00
- Starts:
- 26/04/2024
- Day of week:
- FRI
- Tutor:
- Stephen Thompson
- Ends:
- 24/05/2024
- Location:
- The Cube (KAE), Folkestone
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
If you are a complete beginner at painting seascapes or need a refresher, then this is the course for you. You will explore the subject of seascape through water based media and investigating the work of a range of artists and through exploring composition and different techniques in your work. You will have the opportunity to experiment and develop your own style through the creation of original pieces of artwork.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Select from and use a range of methods of painting seascapes
Create depth in a seascape painting
Develop your compositional skills
Make reference to the work of other seascape artists
Be aware of and work to relevant Health and Safety guidelines.
There is no set ‘homework’, but you are welcome to practise and do further work at home.
There is no qualification for this course.
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Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson BA Hons Fine Art, is a highly respected artist and teacher, with many years of teaching experience across all education sectors, including Head of Art at the English College in Prague. Stephen continues to exhibit work regularly and maintains an active presence in the Folkestone Art scene.
How will I be taught?
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 & 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.
What do I need to bring with me?
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.
What can I do next?
Further Fine Art courses
What do I need to join the course
This mixed level course is suitable for beginners and those with a little experience of painting seascapes. It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity for you to participate fully and get the most out of the course.
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Getting to your course
Find us
The Cube (KAE)
Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1SD
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code FOL/134562/N/PF.
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