Course Details

Course Overview

This online course is creative, instructive and fast paced!

Each week, we shall cover a diverse range of techniques including, pen and wash, soft pastel, watercolour, charcoal and pencil. Subjects will be set by the tutor Vaughan and will include, landscape, seascape, animals, portraiture and still-life.

Vaughan will deliver a demonstration each week, together with 1:1 and group tuition allowing you to develop and enrich your artistic skills.

These sessions are taught through Google Classrooms/Google Meet software. You will need to download this system to your pc in order to access the online class. Your tutor will forward you the necessary codes and meeting link before the term starts using the email address provided at enrolment.

*DISCLAIMER
Due to this course taking place online, we ask learners to enrol at least 24hrs before the start of term so the tutor can send all details and relevant links.

For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

Contact adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk for more info

What should I bring to the first lesson?

Good quality watercolour paper - 140lb NOT Surface or ROUGH.
Watercolour paints - Winsor and Newton or similar - tubes.
Selection of watercolour brushes - medium to large in size
Drawing board, masking tape, water spray mister, Masking Fluid
Set of GOOD QUALITY soft pastels - Senellier/ Faber Castell/Rembrandt etc
Box of charcoal - medium/large sticks
Black waterproof ink
Set of sketching pencils, paper for drawing.

You will also need a printer or a device to view images for each session.

Eligibility:

Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.

- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.

This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.

Start Date

09/01/2025

End Date

20/03/2025

Start Time

13:00

End Time

15:00

Hours Per Week

2.00

Number Of Weeks

Location

Home Working

Tutor

Vaughan Cummins

Cost of course - (discounts may be available)

£142.00

Can Apply

Unit Category

LFL

Topic Topic Code

ARTS

Location Code

Term

24/25T2

This course is online only

Back Enrol

Online classes will be delivered using Microsoft Teams and/or Google Classrooms. You will need to set up a google account with a Gmail address so you can access Google Classrooms

Set up gmail account by clicking here

Need help?

Call the Advice line on 02920 871071 and ask for Digital Support or;

Email at adultlearningcardiff@cardiff.gov.uk or;

Visit our digital support page by clicking here

Drawing and Watercolour : Term 2