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Beginners Art Course Summer 2026
Discover Your Artistic Potential
Ready to start your creative journey? This 10-week Beginner’s Art Course is designed for those with little to no art experience. Learn foundational techniques while exploring a variety of mediums in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Location
The De Vitre Room, The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue, Wokingham RG40 1UE
What You’ll Learn:
Drawing & Observation Skills
Build confidence in capturing shapes, proportions, detail, texture and tone.
Colour Theory & Mixing
Understand the basics of colour relationships to bring vibrancy to your artwork. Get to know about blending and colour application.
Painting Techniques
Explore different media including watercolours, acrylics, pastels, and coloured inks and lots more.
Project Schedule
Vintage feather study from direct observation in ink line and wash
23rd & 30th April
Students create an aged sepia paper surface. They paint from direct observation with a selection of natural feathers to create a detailed line and wash piece in coloured inks and pens. They focus on composition, detail and texture.
Summer orange tree study on watercolours
7th & 14th May
Students create a lively orange tree study. They focus on drawing, adding layers and blends of colour. They examine detail, texture, and learn numerous painting techniques.
Half-term break (no class) during project 3 - 28th May
Van Gogh’s Irises section painting in acrylics
21st May & 4th June
Students build a section piece based on this iconic painting. Working from observation, they create a vibrant painting using a variety of brushes, palette knives and acrylic paints. They focus on composition, detail and texture.
Expressive crab study in watercolour
11th & 18th June
Students create an expressive and colourful study with a focus on drawing skills, adding layers and blends of colour. They focus on proportion, symmetry, detail and texture. Students learn about a variety of painting techniques.
Summer sky, beach and sand dunes study in soft pastels
25th June & 2nd July
Students create a soft piece using chalk pastels on midtone coloured paper, adding blends of colour. They examine drawing sky and distance with foreground texture and learn numerous blending and application techniques.
What’s Included
All high-quality art materials are provided.
Expert instruction from professional artist and tutor, Caroline Crawford.
Coffee, tea and biscuits, plus free on-site parking.
Personal feedback and a friendly, creative community.
Who This Course Is For?
Perfect for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their basic art skills. No prior experience is necessary. If you are unsure if this course is right for you please get in touch and we can discuss your skill level to find the right course for you.
“I started painting and drawing at Caroline's beginner classes a few years ago and now attend the intermediate class. I really enjoy the variety of projects and the different mediums we use. Caroline is a wonderful, patient and encouraging teacher and I have found her classes are a space to relax and enjoy time out from a busy life. I have also made new friends!” - Pam Scott