Art for Wellbeing - Mixed Media
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Monday 20th, 27th January, 3rd and 10th February 2025
10.00am to 12.30pm
Free (£10 materials cost, payable to the tutor at the start of the course)
To build on the importance of art connected to our own health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding in selecting and applying a wide range of 2D techniques, media, tools and equipment effectively and safely
- Select and apply a range of mixed media techniques including bubble painting, acrylic paints, pen drawing, oil pastels and collage to create on-going weekly samples and a range of finished 2D artwork
- Plan the composition and layout for each artwork
- Produce and display a portfolio of artwork that combines the techniques learnt each week
- Describe the impact of art on wellbeing
Who is this course for: Mixed abilities
Previous knowledge or experience: Previous Learning In Libraries and/or art based art courses
How will I learn: Tutor demonstrations, questions and answers, practical activities, samples and finished artwork
How will I be assessed: Formative assessment only through Q and A, practical activities/samples/artwork (process photographs/outcomes) and tutor notes throughout the course.
What shall I bring: Apron or wear old clothing. Materials fee - £10 payable to tutor on the first session
Next steps: Continue to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within mixed media art in future courses and/or workshops (LIL or independent) or continue to develop mixed media skills at the centre during non-taught sessions
If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:
- 5 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
- No refunds will normally be made if a learner withdraws from a course less than 4 working days before the start of the course
Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.
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