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Beginners Painting and Drawing Foundation

4.8(5 reviews)
A beginners foundation class in painting and drawing
Alperton /Wembley
In-person
£18 pp
3hrs
Beginner
Next available date:28th April 2024
What happens in this class?

This dynamic class is a practical introduction to the absolute basics of painting and drawing.

We will start by the exploration of the fundamentals of Perspective, Drawing in proportion, Line and form, Composition, Texture and Colour Theory. Drawing and painting what we see first.

We will then move on to look into well known art movements like Cubism, Surrealism and approaches to Art like Abstraction and Frottage.

Then lastly, encouragement to develop to your own work as artists through either set projects or, if you want you can do your own thing.

The rolling nature of the classes suits an…

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Things to remember

Note: The materials used change every week so there is no need to bring in everything you have, A pencil, paper and sharpener is all that is needed for the first lesson. (Some paint and paper will be provided when we do Colour Theory)

A small selection of soft lead…

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Latest Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
JACQUELINE - 22 October 2023
Excelle
Jackie Stephens - 14 August 2023
excellent.
Mitra - 7 August 2023
Always wanted to draw and paint properly. Was fortunate to get into Derek’s class for the past Two Sundays. Great teacher with ample patience and massive encouragement. I will continue to strive under his guidance and step by step tutorials. Thanks a bunch Derek.
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Booking Options
3hrs class1 class
£18

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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

This course is run by Derek Ogbourne, a widely exhibited practicing artist with 25 years of teaching experience across all disiplines and educational levels from Foundation to BA Fine Art, covering: Painting and Drawing to Video, Installation, Performance to Sculpture.

He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art (BA and MA) during the 1980's and his most notable exhibitions include What Make You, What Makes You at the South London Gallery, Space International, Valencia, Spain and the Museum of Optography at Sharjah Foundation, UAE. His recent film 'Bison Hill' (2022) continues to win numerous awards at film festivals…

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Class Location
ASC Studios
Alperton /Wembley
243 Ealing Rd
HA0 1QL
London

Reviews

JACQUELINE - 22 October 2023
Excelle
Jackie Stephens - 14 August 2023
excellent.
Mitra - 7 August 2023
Always wanted to draw and paint properly. Was fortunate to get into Derek’s class for the past Two Sundays. Great teacher with ample patience and massive encouragement. I will continue to strive under his guidance and step by step tutorials. Thanks a bunch Derek.
Irena - 24 April 2023
A very thorough introduction to perspectives in art and drawing.
JACQUELINE Stephens - 10 April 2023
Excellent .