Introduction to painting

This six week course provides a comprehensive introduction to painting, all materials will be provided. Working with acrylic paint, you will have the opportunity to learn about tint, shade and tone, colour relationships, paint application, gesture and composition. Looking to art history for inspiration, we will create observational paintings from life and you will be encouraged to bring personal expression and feeling to your work. All drawings and paintings made on this course could contribute to the expressive portfolio for National 5 or Higher art and design.

Saturdays 12.30 - 2pm

Dates: Starting May 17th - June 21st 2025

Venue: Artspace G41, 124 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow, G41 3NN

Age range: 12+ (the course is aimed at 12-16 years but family, parents and carers are very welcome to come along too!)

Class size: 10 places

Price: £90 / (£48 concession) for six week course. £15 / (£8 concession) per class.

Please email tinseledwards@gmail.com with any questions and to book a place.