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Intermediate Art Course Summer 2026
Unlock Your Creative Potential
Take your artistic skills to the next level with this 10-week Intermediate Art Course. Designed for those with some painting and drawing experience, this course will deepen your understanding of various techniques while inspiring your creativity through dynamic projects.
Location
The De Vitre Room, The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue, Wokingham RG40 1UE
What You’ll Learn:
Composition and building an art piece
Create interesting compositions, viewpoints, landscape, portraiture and still life works
Layering & Colour Theory
Build depth and dimension in your work while enhancing your understanding of colour relationships.
Refine your painting and drawing techniques
Master the art of working with a wide variety of art materials. Combining detailed lines with expressive paint washes.
Learn new methods
Explore vibrant, textured effects through innovative techniques with your tutor.
Projects Schedule
Chinese handscroll painting ‘Along the river during the Qingming festival’ inks line and wash
23rd & 30th April
Students create an aged sepia paper surface and work with a selection of painting references. They 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 examine the artwork of Afekwo N and reference photographs to inspire them to create a section painting. Students paint a lively fruit tree with a focus on drawing, adding layers and blends of colour. They look at detail, texture and learn lots of painting techniques.
Half-term break (no class) during project 3 - 28th May
Stylised cacti section painting in acrylics
21st May & 4th June
Students build a section piece based on the photographs of Hugo Teijada. Working from an aerial viewpoint, they create an intricate painting using a variety of brushes, palette knives and acrylic paints and pens. They focus on natural patterning, detail and texture.
Expressive lobster study in watercolour
11th & 18th June
Students create an expressive and colourful study with a focus on drawing, adding layers and blends of colour. They examine detail, texture and learn numerous painting techniques.
Summer sky, beach and sand dunes study in soft pastels
25th June & 2nd July
Students look at artist Lesley Birch and 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 IS THIS COURSE For?
Ideal for those with some experience who want to refine their skills and explore new techniques. This course offers structured projects with room for personal input, plus expert guidance and deeper artistic discussions. If you’re unsure whether this course is right for you, please get in touch to discuss your skill level.
“I’ve been attending weekly art classes with Caroline for about two years now, having not done art since I was around 13 or 14 years old. Each term is wide ranging - materials, techniques and subject matter - so I’ve learned a lot. Each session is very absorbing and I now find that I look at the world with fresh eyes. Highly recommended.” - Ann Field