Our Absolute Beginners Pick ‘n’ Mix is a series of 6 short courses that run on Fridays throughout the academic year.
Absolute Beginners is a series of six short courses taught in chronological order. Students can pick and mix from the series, or decide to study all six. We start off with an Introduction to Drawing, then move on to Colour Theory, Watercolour, Acrylics, Oil Painting and Mixed Media.

Each subject lasts for five weeks and is designed for those who have never even picked up a pencil before but who would love to learn to draw and paint. All materials are provided so all you need to bring is yourself. See below for further details on each short course.

Beginners Drawing with Grant Waters

This 5-week course looks at giving you a basic knowledge of drawing materials, what they do, and how to use them. You will learn the difference between 2B and a 6B pencil, what a graphite stick does and the difference between a conte crayon and willow charcoal. Drawing from observation, you can learn about line tone and form to produce some great first drawings.

Introduction to Colour Theory with Jane Strother

Over the 5 weeks you will learn how to mix a wide range of hues from the basic primaries while remaining in control! You will want to be able to get there again. At the same time you will have the chance to try a different medium each week. The basic principles remain the same but the handling of your tools and medium will be different.