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Intermediate Art Course Autumn 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
Male portrait in soft pastels on black mixed media paper
9th & 16th September
Students create a portrait from observation. Drawing on black paper and adding highlighted areas, with a focus on feature drawing to create a male portrait piece in chalk pastels. They add blends of colour and texture and learn lots of blending and application techniques.
Autumn tree study, loose and expressive, featuring the work of artist Paul Bailey, in watercolour and gouache
23rd & 30th September
Students look at artist Paul Bailys’s Abstract Landscapes for inspiration and reference photographic images, create paintings, and create a loose and lively landscape with a focus on mark making, adding layers and blends of colour to create their own paintings.
City scene in Ink line and wash, taking the pens on a walk. Students look at the work of artist Neil Whitehead
7th & 14th October
Students observe a selection of painting references to create a stylised, line and wash piece in coloured inks and pens. They focus on composition, perspective drawing, detail and texture.
Abstract square series featuring an autumnal palette in acrylics and mixed media
28th October & 4th November
Students build a series of small paintings in mixed media and acrylics. After dividing the paper into small squares, they focus on a unified palette and create a section piece. They learn how to create a painting using a variety of brushes, palette knives, acrylic paints and pens. Students focus on natural composition, detail and texture.
Autumn Produce study from direct observation. In oil pastel resist and watercolour, finished with coloured pencils
11th & 18th November
Students create a seasonal expressive and colourful study, with a focus on drawing directly from mini pumpkins, adding layers and blends of colour. They look at detail, texture and learn lots of painting techniques.
Half-term break (no class) Wednesday 21st October
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
