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Course Overview

Morning, in the Life Room: You will learn about perspective, making sight measurements through sketching and following step by step instructions. Learn to draw loosely with pen & ink and create expressive washes.

En Plein Air- During the afternoon we will venture to a local park to sketch and paint outdoors.

Additional Costs

Contact adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk for more info

What should I bring to the first lesson?

Materials and Equipment
Sketchbook, Tracing Paper, HB Pencil and Putty Rubber.
Watercolours pans or tubes.
A selection of watercolour brushes round No.6, large round No.16, and a rigger No.3 (or similar)
Palette
Pen & Ink
Watercolour Paper Textured Cold Press 300gms
2 jars for water,
Masking tape

Colours:

Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson Red, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Viridian Green, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue and Prussian Blue, Sap Green, Rose Madder, Violet, Permanent Pink as an option.

Optional: Bring an Easel and Camping chair for en plein air in the local park.

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

17/07/2026

End Date

17/07/2026

Start Time

End Time

Hours Per Week

3.50

Number Of Weeks

Location

Llanover Hall

Tutor

Penelope Rose Anderson

Cost of course - (discounts may be available)

£32.00

Can Apply

Unit Category

LFL

Topic Topic Code

TASTER LFL

Location Code

LLH

Term

25/26T3

This course is online only

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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

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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

Summer School - Pen, Ink & Open Air