Classical Painting
Classical Painting
10 Week Part Time Course
Course Details
Course Requirements
Completion of the Drawing Into Painting Course is essential. You are not required to complete the Colour Theory Course to begin this course. However, we recommend taking a paint pigment colour theory to enhance your skills.
Course Attendance
10 week course (half day and 5 day introduction option available)
One class every Friday
Class Duration
6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break
Class Capacity
Max 8 Students
Class Tutor
Laura Blakely
Course Fee:
£700 - Pay upfront or monthly (£350 for half day/5 day option)
Course Description
This course builds upon the skills learnt from the drawing module. Drawing continues to be an essential part of the course, both in graphite and paint. Students learn to paint representationally from life, develop Classical Imprimatura and Alla Prima painting techniques and learn about diffident inspirational master painters. You will complete a series of painting studies that consist of simple 3D shapes, still life, classical casts, everyday household objects and life models.
What you will learn
A range of brushes and mark-making techniques
Introduction to working with oils and fluids
Essential pigment-based colour theory
How to map out your painting
How to analyse and follow the steps to create high-quality paintings
Continued support on how to see, to paint representationally
Tonal value paintings enhance tonal accuracy
Painting with accurate shape, proportion and colour
Working with a limited Zorn Palette
Imprimatura, Chiaroscuro and Alla prima oil painting techniques
Experience sight-sized studies to cultivate a competency for realism.
Five days painting from life with portrait models
Student Testimonials
“I genuinely love attending these classes. The tuition is excellent, and tutors have shown such patience and expertise. I have benefitted hugely from learning these valuable techniques. Being a painter has been a dream of mine for many years, and now I’m painting portraits weekly.”
“I love the small classes and incredibly talented tutors, not only as artists but as teachers. When living outside our London, you don’t often have access to courses of this standard and gravitas. Top-notch! They inspire you and so skilled at nurturing your development. You receive plenty of guidance and also the opportunity to work independently to experiment with what you have been taught.”
Book Your Course
Available Dates
Winter Course: January 2024 to March 2024
Spring Course: April 2024 to June 2024
Summer Course: Not available. Please see our Masterclasses
Autumn Course: September 2024 to November 2024
Got question?
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Course FAQ's
Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone aged 10 and over
Are any materials included?
No. On your first class the tutor will advice what you need and where to purcahce the correct materials for your budget.
Can I skip this drawing course and go straight to painting?
The Classical Drawing course is an essential. However, if it becomes clear you would benefit from progressing into painting during this course we can switch you over. It is on the same day.
I am an experienced artist, is this course right for me?
If you are looking to be introduced to oil painting, still life, portraiture painting, influenced by the representational and classical art - then yes!
I’m doing GCSE/A’Level Art/building a portfolio will this course be helpful?
Yes, we have helped many students with their course work and final projects and have supported many students to build a portfolio and coursework