Creative Curiosity: Beginners Introduction to Still-Life Drawing and Painting - Tadley Library - Saturday 20th September 2025 - 10.00am

Creative Curiosity: Beginners Introduction to Still-Life Drawing and Painting

Tadley Library

Saturday 20th September 2025

10.00am to 2.00pm

To build confidence describing, planning and creating a still life artwork.

Learning Goals:

• Describe still life using specific terminology related to still life art
• Identify how to arrange objects to create a visually interesting and balanced composition
• Use light and shadow to represent form
• Apply a variety of marks to add texture, gaining experience with different materials and techniques
• Create your own drawn or painted still life artwork
• Demonstrate a unique approach, expressing your own unique vision

Who is this course for: Anyone interested in observational drawing and painting. Beginners are welcome as are improvers

Previous knowledge or experience: No previous experience is necessary

How will I learn: Tutor demonstration, modelling and explanation then practical application

How will I be assessed: Your tutor will talk to you about self-critique, how to analyse and critique your own work

What shall I bring: Acrylic/watercolour paint as preferred, brushes, an apron and your chosen surface eg canvas and mixed media paper

Next steps: Further art courses with Learning in Libraires

If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:

• 21 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
• 7 - 20 working days before course starts a £10 admin fee will be charged
• Less than 7 working days before the course starts no refund will be made

This course is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+ 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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