Landscape Painting
Landscape Painting
10 Week Part Time Course
+ 2 Additional En Plein Air Masterclasses
Course Details
Course Requirements
Completion of the of the Drawing Into Painting Course is recommended and booking onto the next available Colour Theory Course is essential. This does not have to be completed before you start.
Course Attendance
10 week course + optional En Plein Air Masterclass
One class every Thursday or Saturday
Class Duration
6 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break
Class Capacity
Max 8 Students
Class Tutor
Martin Close
Course Fee:
£660 - Pay upfront or monthly
Masterclass fee is £130 / £250
Course Description
The Landscape Programme is designed to teach students how to capture the beauty of nature in oils through a series of studio studies. The programme is centred around classical oil painting techniques as we explore different elements within sky, sea and landscape painting. Inspired by a range of historic and modern Landscape artists, we use a series of set painting projects. Each study is supported with step-by-step guidance from tutors who teach how to capture lighting, sunsets, storms, trees, hills, mountains, rocks, beaches, lakes, buildings and much more.
We strongly encourage all students to book an En Plein Masterclass alongside their course. This one-day course is a fantastic opportunity to study from life. Learn how to tackle the moving light, the best palette to use, and simplify your composition. All levels are welcome. Dates and venues for 2024 TBC
What you will learn
A range of brushes and mark-making techniques
Imprimatura, Chiaroscuro and Alla prima oil painting techniques
Why oldsters used “The Golden Ratio” to enhance harmonics
Primary pigment-based colour theory
Variety of warm and cool landscape palettes.
Accurate proportion, line and mass
How to map out your painting
Working from photographs
Working En Plein Air (optional extra)
Layering, glazing and vanishing techniques
Student Testimonials
“Sign up straight away, and you will never regret coming to the Classical Art Academy. Enjoyable, exciting to see what you can achieve with valuable teaching. I am painting seascapes of a standard I never imagined possible. I have loved learning proper techniques and having a laugh with lots of lovely people. ”
“The tutor gave plenty of demonstrations, and he explains everything in a language that you can understand. This approach gave me the confidence to say “Yes, I can do that“ knowing that he would be available to re-explain whenever I had a problem. The studio has a very friendly atmosphere while remaining extremely professional. I always leave the class with more knowledge and skill. ”
Book Your Course
Available Dates
Winter Course: January 2024 to February 2024. PLEASE NOTE This class is only running for 5 days.
Spring Course: TBC
Summer Course: Not available. Please see our Masterclasses
Autumn Course: TBC
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. However if you are new to oil painting we strongly advise you wait for your first lesson. Your tutor will advice you on on what and where to purchace your materials to suit the course and your budget.
Can I skip this drawing course and go straight to painting?
We strongly recommend you start with the drawing into painting course and don’t start with painting. 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 or landscape painting, influenced by the representational and impressionist painting, then yes!
I’m doing GCSE/A’Level Art /need to build a portfolio, will this course be helpful?
Yes, we have helped many students with their course work and final projects.We will happily support students to build their portfolios.