Creative Sketchbooking

This course is for those who are interested in exploring their creative skills and understanding of the fundamental aspects of Art. It will help participants find a starting point, gain confidence, and explore their creative style. Each session will focus on a different introductory skill and be documented in a sketchpad. Documenting work in a sketchpad will provide the opportunity to document their progress and develop their skills outside of the workshop if they wish.

There are no formal entry requirements, this course is for anyone wanting to explore creative processes and has an interest in art & design.

During the course you will use the professional art studios to explore a range of art techniques such as colour mixing and theory, exploring line through mark making, composition, pattern, scale, perspective and collage to create individual compositions. All techniques are accessible to beginners and intermediate.  All techniques will be documented in your sketchpad (which we will make together) giving you the confidence to develop these skills outside of the studio and create your own projects. Each technique covers a fundamental aspect of Art and is a great springboard to Art appreciation and theory.

Due to the nature of the course, there will be no official assessment but there will be time and scope to encourage participants creativity and practical skill.

Class dates, for 18th September 2024 start:-

Week 1: 18^th September

Week 2: 25th September

Week 3: 2^nd October

Week 4: 9^th October

Week 5: 16^th October 

Week 6: 23^rd October

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Class dates, for 13th November 2024 start:-

Week 1: 13th November

Week 2: 20th November

Week 3: 27^th November

Week 4: 4^th December

Week 5: 11^th December

Week 6: 18^th December

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Class dates for 8th January 2025 start:-

Week 1: 8^th January 2025

Week 2: 15^th January

Week 3: 22^nd January

Week 4: 29^th January

Week 5: 5^th February

Week 6: 12^th February

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Class dates for 5th March 2025 start:-

Week 1: 5^th March

Week 2: 12^th March

Week 3: 19^th March

Week 4: 26^th March

Week 5: 2^nd April

Week 6: 9^th April

No equipment is needed for the course. All materials are provided.

Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 653333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.

You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.