Art Courses Beckenham
Art courses near Beckenham: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Beckenham. Our centres in Lewes, Brighton and London host courses in drawing, oils painting and art history led by inspiring tutors, all highly regarded artists and art historians.
Beckenham is an inspiring and diverse centre for the Arts. Not only established artists but also many emerging creatives call Beckenham home. If you are considering taking an art course, Beckenham should be your first choice. The New School of Art presents courses led by well established, highly regarded art historians and artists who will support and guide you through the course of your choice.
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Beginners Art Classes Beckenham
Our art courses have been created with the whole range of artists in mind, from beginner to professional.If you are looking to develop an existing skill, are starting a new hobby or are completely new to painting, our tutors will be able to support you at your individual level.We aim to cap the capacity of our Beginner art classes at 10 or 12 so we can guarantee the classes are small and intimate, which allows our students to enjoy individual attention from the tutors.Both individual and group work is involved in our Beginner art lessons.You will be given the chance to both to discuss your specific needs one on one with your tutor and to share ideas with other students.
Advanced Art Classes Beckenham
Our Advanced art courses in the greater Beckenham area are perfect for those professional artists who are looking to gain more depth or experience or focus on the work they already create.All of our tutors are practising artists and will be able to give you technical support and provide an insight into the industry as it stands right now.You are sure to find like minded artists in the Advanced art class who share your goals – to challenge their skills and knowledge and define and develop their practice.We understand that as working professionals you have other responsibilities outside the studio and finding the time to take part in a course can be hard, so we have created timetables which can fit around your busy schedule.
Fine Art Courses Beckenham
If you are interested in a more general overview of Fine Art, the New School of Art offers a Fine Art course in the greater Beckenham area.The tutors will help students focus and critically reflect on their work and painting by providing an introduction to fine art practice, including drawing and painting.This programme is led by working artists, so students can benefit from one to one discussions with professionals, as well as discussions and workshops with their peers.Over the course, students will understand how their course tutor works and so develop their own skills.
Life Drawing Classes Beckenham
The Life Drawing classes we run in the greater Beckenham area are a popular choice.Our belief that thorough study in drawing is essential to all figurative work is the foundation of our philosophy as an Art school.The class involves the life model being drawn in a number of poses.The Life Drawing classes are a chance for artists to practise their draftmanship and indulge their creativity in a supportive, focussed environment.Tutors will be able to provide instruction and guidance.This programme is guaranteed to improve your skills, regardless of your level of ability.Although there is tuition and direction for all students, this class provides a chance to work on your drawing in a more social environment.
Landscape Painting Courses Beckenham
We offer 2 day Landscape Painting workshops in the greater Beckenham area which are led by artist Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club.On this course you will find out more about Louise’s work and her painting style.The emphasis will be on acquiring the skills of working quickly, freely and dynamically.If the weather allows, students will be able to draw outside, working on simplifying, abstraction and working with pencil and watercolour before working on painting in the studio.While Louise is available during these two days to give advice and one on one tuition, we encourage students to make several paintings.A number of her sketchbooks will be there for your perusal while your own sketchbooks will be utilized as reference and ideas for your painting.On the second day there will be a group critique of everyone’s work.
Portrait Painting Beckenham
Another course on offer is our Portrait Painting Masterclass, which is a 2 day course in the greater Beckenham area led by Tim Benson VPROI, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.On this course, students will get to know the artist and his work, as well as the philosophy behind his work.The first day will start with a demonstration by Tim then you will proceed to create small, quick oil sketches which concentrate on form, tone and colour, rather than detail.On the second day students will create a large painting, again without adding detail.Students’ work and the choices they made during its creation will be discussed and analysed during this process to discover how to create tension and interest in the composition.The course will end with a one on one critique of the student’s work.