Atmospheric Beachscapes - Tadley Library - Thursday 24th April, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May 2025 - 10.00am

Atmospheric Beachscapes

Tadley Library

Thursday 24th April, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May 2025

10.00am to 12.30pm

Join local artist and educator Rachel Davis for a gentle introduction into painting a vibrant beachscape. We will explore colour and surface texture possibilities before painting our own acrylic scenes of the beautiful Majorcan coastline.

• Describe how our colour choices affect atmosphere and mood within a scene
• Identify ways of adding surface texture using a variety of different texture mediums
• Use a variety of different mark making tools to add areas of surface texture
• Apply the principles of complementary colour theory to striking visual effect
• Create a vibrant acrylic paint sketch series culminating in a final piece
• Demonstrate the ability to pull together colour theory, tonal value principles, a wider understanding of mark making and its impact on our paintings

Who is this course for: Suitable for beginners, learners wishing to explore acrylic as a medium and anyone wishing to develop their creative skills set especially beachscape. Rachel can support hearing impaired learners in her classes as she has basic conversational sign language skills

Previous knowledge or experience: None necessary

How will I learn: We will be learning at a steady pace with lots of room for exploration and hands on learning. Additional tasks can be made available for those wishing to further explore techniques at home

How will I be assessed: We will review progress weekly against each individual learners’ specific learning objectives with peer-to-peer feedback and discussion welcomed

What shall I bring: Please bring an apron or wear old clothes. Please bring a basic set of acrylic paints (Systems 3 are a satisfactory entry level grade), a basic brush pack and mixed media paper. All other items will be supplied by the tutor

Next steps: This course can lead to other art courses with Learning in Libraries such as Drawing & Painting for Improvers. Alternatively, join a local art group such as Tadley & Baughurst Art Club, Oakridge West Art Club and Westside Community Art Club

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
  

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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