1 Week Summer Drawing & Painting

Portfolio Building Course

Use your summer break to start building up a portfolio. Our Summer Drawing and Painting Taster Course is a fantastic opportunity to explore new materials and skills while creating new work. Whether you’re just starting or rediscovering your love for art and would like to learn more, no matter your background or skill level, you are very welcome! Remember, extra drawing and painting are always welcome for any portfolio interview! With our fun exercises and personalised feedback, you’ll discover how drawing can ignite incredible painting ideas.  We’ll also introduce you to many amazing artists and their techniques. And if you’re eager for more, London Art Portfolio has loads of other short courses and extended portfolio preparation programs for you to explore!

Small group sizes with full attendance should lead to success for committed students!

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Drawing into Painting

The Summer Drawing and Painting Class is designed to enhance and broaden the participants’ various skill sets. Step by step, through each day of the one-week art course, you can improve and enhance your portfolio using various fundamental drawing and photography techniques, building your portfolio to a higher level for applications. Students from all backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome.

The one-week art course is also ideal for fine art practitioners to develop their work in drawing and painting. You can develop many methods of work and ideas from the experienced fine art tutor and practising fine artist who exhibits regularly. This is a great way to learn from fellow artists and extend your creative social circle.

During the one-week Summer Drawing and Painting Class programme, you will investigate, question, debate and explore through drawing and painting. Students will be encouraged to conduct independent research investigating the crossovers between painting and drawing. This is a very exciting process where you will explore a variety of skills and techniques and how to apply them. 

 

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What you will learn

In the Summer Drawing and Painting Class, teens aged 16-18 will discover how to turn their drawings and sketches into beautiful paintings. If you’re passionate about art and eager to experiment, this class is just for you! Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to boost your portfolio while enjoying the holiday break. Let’s make this summer count by adding extra flair to your Foundation in Art and Design application portfolio!

  • Learn and improve drawing and painting through observation.
  • Explore how to translate your drawing ideas into paintings.
  • Experiment with various painting techniques and materials.
  • Enjoy drawing and painting on diverse surfaces!
  • Enhance your skills in line, tone, composition, and colour.
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  • Box of charcoal (mixed sizes)
  • Range of pencils (HB-6B)
  • Sharpener
  • Rubber
  • Set of ink
  • Black ink
  • Set of palette knives
  • Box of oil paint
  • Box of acrylic paint
  • Set of hog hair brushes (mix of oval, straight and flat)
  • A4 sketchbook
  • A2 pad of cartridge paper
  • A2 pad of oil-primed paper
  • Rags
  • Personal toolbox (optional)
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