- Course code
- MHLFA25512
- Venue
- Day
- Thursday
- Start time
- 10:00
- End time
- 12:00
- Start date
- 26/02/2026
- End date
- 26/03/2026
- Fee information
- Standard fee: £47.00, GoCV+ fee: £11.50
- Overview
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In this course you will look at abstraction and patterns, concentrating on colour and balance to create abstract paintings. Using acrylics, you will learn how to stay in the moment and use painting to relax and breathe to. There will be structure of colour theory and looking at composition. This a is good course to begin your artistic journey, or to try something new.
ENGAGING WITH YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING RECORD (PLR) PAPERWORK
All community learning courses require learners to engage with Personal Learning Record (PLR) paperwork. At the beginning of the course, you will be supported in setting personal learning aims, which will guide your development over the duration of the programme. Your tutor will assess your progress at key points—at the start, mid-point, and conclusion of the course—providing written feedback to help document your learning and achievements. - Course level and content
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This course is suitable for beginners.
What will I learn?
• Use a range of acrylic painting techniques
• Develop practical skills in basic drawing, sketching and transferring images from photographs
• Colour mixing and colour theory, creating balance in abstraction. - What do you need?
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Learners do not need to have many materials or equipment immediately. The basic equipment consists of:
Drawing pencils, putty rubber, acrylic painting pad A4, canvas (size to be advised in class), zest it oil painting medium, oil paints, acrylic paints, oil and acrylic paint brushes, painting apron, table top easel or art board to lean on. - Enrolment status
- Available for Enrolment
- How to enrol
- Enrol online using the link below
- Enrolment link
- Contact for additional information or help
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aeslifeskills@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 5200
