Drawing and Painting for wellbeing

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is for learners of all abilities, including beginners. It is also for the amateur artist who regularly paints and draws. During the course you will be able to develop and improve your drawing and painting skills.
Prosp Overview

Open Requirements

None
Prosp Req

Open Assessment

This course is not formally assessed. The tutor will give feedback during the sessions about your progress within the subject.
Prosp Assess

Open Content

• Drawing and painting through direct observation and from photographs
• Learning different styles and techniques used in a variety of art mediums
• Carrying out art research and self-directed projects
• Safe working practice.

Please note that you will need to provide all the materials for your own projects. But to begin with they will include:

• A3 Drawing pad/A3 or A4 Mixed media Pad
• 2 pencils: hard HB and soft B4-B7
• Eraser
• Set of watercolour paints (preferable of good quality and in the pans not tubes)
• Set of acrylic paints
• 3 brushes of different sizes (1; 4; 9) made of soft natural or artificial fibre
• Palettes
Prosp Content

Open Progression

Explore our other art and craft workshops and courses which will develop your artistic and creative talents.
Your tutor will provide information, advice and guidance regarding your next steps with you.
Prosp Progression

Open General Fee Information

Funded to those eligible. Please contact us for further information on how to enrol on 0161 770 8271/8030.
Prosp Fees
PC-J00728A
22/09/2025
20/10/2025
13:00
Monday
2.00 hrs per wk
5 weeks
0.00
OLDHAM LIBRARY & LIFELONG LEARNING CTR