Beginners Painting Class

Duration: 1 hour
Price: £75.00

6 week course

"Mark was very informative and hugely talented"
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Learn to paint with confidence and structure

Over the course of the 6 week beginners painting class, you will be painting alongside your tutor with a new project each week allowing you to develop your own style. The topics you will be working on each week are as follows:

Week 1- Introduction to watercolour paints

Week 2- learn about colours and mixing colours

Week 3- Introductory landscape

Week 4- Dealing with skies

Week 5- Harbour scene

Week 6- Street scene with figures

Impress your friends and family with your very own exhibition at the end the course. This 6 week beginners painting class is suitable for those who have always wanted to paint and those beginners who want to develop their artistic flair.

What you’ll learn:

  • The basic skills, techniques and methods of painting that will develop your visual ability.
  • How to paint with structure and confidence
  • Insight into your own creative potential and artistic direction for further development

What you’ll need:

Our Tutors suggest that you have paper, paint or whatever medium you prefer and something to lean on (table/board/easel)

Your Tutor

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Mark Holden is a professional artist who has exhibited his works in galleries across Scotland. He takes on private art projects commissioned by clients across Europe. Mark works with oils, acrylics and watercolours, with a wide-ranging focus on landscapes, classic cars and skiing.

Joining our live classes

Our ‘live’ classes will take place via Zoom. We’d recommend using a laptop or desktop if possible to make it easier for you to take part. Upon booking your class, you will receive an email confirmation with full details of how to join and your link to the zoom class.

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