Oil Painting Winter Birds Study Mode: Part TIme   |    Course Level: N/A

Where will this course lead?

These workshops can help you progress to other art and painting courses, including more advanced oil painting, acrylic painting and mixed media workshops. It may also encourage you to continue developing your creative practice independently at home or as part of a local art group.

What will I study?

You will work on the self-directed project within this theme, whilst being guided on how you might put your initial sketches into practice.  Where needed, guidance will be available on using different surfaces, preparation techniques, mixing colour and various paint application methods.  The Workshop - Winter Birds, is ideal for present and past adult oil painting students.

How will I be assessed?

This is a leisure and personal development workshop on the theme of Winter Birds.

How do I get a place on the course?

You can - Select 'Enrol Now' or 'Enquire Now' on your chosen course dates.

Contact our student services department by dialling 0121 678 7000 - option 1, followed by option 2 then option 2.

If you are unable to get through, please send an e-mail to Community@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

You must be aged 19+ with a willingness to learn new skills and enjoy being creative.

What else do I need to know?

You will need to bring with you: Your own A3 sketchbook with ideas on this theme, pen, pencils (B-B8), sharpener, rubber, willow charcoal.  Please ensure your OIL paints include:- primary colours Cadmium Yellow (not Hue), a light yellow, Cadmium Red (not Hue), Ultra Marine Blue. Also, Cerulean Blue, Prussian Blue, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White, Black.  Kitchen roll, cloth, paint brushes for oil paints, jar with airtight lid, palette for oil paints, apron, oil paint paper, or linen on board for oils, or canvas.  It's worth noting that the more expensive paints will aid you mixing far more colours as they hold more pigment which is what you are paying for.  Your canvas, etc, should not exceed 12 x 12" due to the time restraint, and ready primed with your choice of primer.