Art Courses Becontree Heath

Art courses near Becontree Heath: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Becontree Heath. 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.
Becontree Heath is an inspiring and diverse center of the Arts. Many established artists call it home, while it is also the place to come to for emerging and aspiring artists. When you think about taking an art course, you should immediately consider Becontree Heath. Highly regarded and well established artists and art historians will lead you through the art course of your choice at The New School of Art.

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Beginners Art Classes Becontree Heath

Our art courses have been created with the whole range of artists in mind, from beginner to professional.If you have just started painting, are starting a new hobby or are thinking of developing your established painting practice, our tutors will work with you at your 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.Our Beginner art lessons incorporate individual and group work.You will be able to share ideas with other students and focus on your individual needs with one to one time with your tutor.

Advanced Art Classes Becontree Heath

Professional artists wanting to gain more experience or depth or focus on the work they already create will find our Advanced art courses in the greater Becontree Heath area ideal.All of our tutors are practising artists and so will be able to give technical support to our students as well as provide an insight into the current status of the industry.In our Advanced art classes you will be among like minded artists who similarly wish to develop and define their own practice and challenge their skills and knowledge.We understand that taking the time to do a course can be tricky, especially if you are a working professional, so we have developed timetables to suit your busy schedule.

Fine Art Courses Becontree Heath

For a broader overview of fine art, the New School of Art offers a Fine Art course in the greater Becontree Heath 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.As it is led by professional artists, this programme gives students the opportunity of benefitting from class discussions, workshops and one to one tutorials.During the course, students will be able to develop their skills and understand how their course tutor works.

Life Drawing Classes Becontree Heath

The Life Drawing classes we run in the greater Becontree Heath area are a popular choice.We believe rigorous study in drawing is essential to all figurative work, and underpins our philosophy as an Art school.The class involves drawing the life model in a variety of poses.The Life Drawing classes allow artists to explore their creativity and practice their draftmanship in a focused and supportive environment.Tutors will be able to provide instruction and guidance.This programme is guaranteed to improve your skills, regardless of your level of ability.This class provides a valuable opportunity to focus on your drawing in a more social way, though there is also tuition and direction if needed.

Landscape Painting Courses Becontree Heath

We offer 2 day Landscape Painting workshops in the greater Becontree Heath area which are led by artist Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club.This course will introduce you to Louise’s work and 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.These two days provide the perfect opportunity for students to create a few paintings, as Louise will be available to give guidance and individual tuition.Students can look at some of Louise’s sketchbooks while their own sketchbooks will be used as reference and for inspiration.The group will assess everyone’s work on the second day.

Portrait Painting Becontree Heath

Another course on offer is our Portrait Painting Masterclass, which is a 2 day course in the greater Becontree Heath area led by Tim Benson VPROI, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.During the course students will be introduced to the artist, his work and the philosophy behind his work.The first day will be begun with a demonstration by Tim, and then you will create your own small, quick oil sketches which focus on tone, colour and form more than detail.The second day will give students the opportunity to create a large painting, again without adding detail.A thorough discussion of students’ work and their individual choices throughout this process will lead to an identification of how to create interest and tension in the composition.The student’s work will be assessed on a one to one basis at the end of the course.