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COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Course Title
Start Date
Tutor name
No. of weeks of
course
Concessionary Fee
Course Level:
Acrylic Painting for Mixed Abilities+
(Birds)
12.11.2015
Length of
sessions
Imi Woods
Programme Area
5
Terms
Days
£34
Mixed ability
Beginners
Improvers
Intermediate
Advanced
Full Course Fee £45
2 hours
18.00 – 20.00
Thursdays
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Target Group
This course is designed for artists of mixed abilities, although it will cater for beginners.
Learners will need enthusiasm and a keen interest in learning how to paint birds.
Any skills or qualifications needed for entry into the class
None required
Course, including aims
This course is designed to be an introduction to the skills surrounding acrylic painting and
wildlife art. The tasks will start basic, but are easily adaptable for students with previous
painting experience. The desired outcome is for each student to complete a painting of a
bird – and have the confidence and techniques to complete one alone in the future.
Aims
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Exploring how to use acrylic paint
Building confidence in selecting effective compositions and colour application.
Learning how to accurately paint birds
Learning how to use different brushes to paint feathers, eyes and beaks.
Teaching and learning methods used
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Demonstrations
Practical workshops
One-to-one advice
Peer analysis
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How progress and success will be recorded
Imi will take an initial assessment, and will discuss progress with you throughout the
course. Imi will photograph work to provide a week by week proof of progress.
Additional Course Cost (e.g. visits, materials, books, equipment)
See below for required materials.
Download Imi’s materials list from her website for more information.
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Materials
required for first
class
Acrylic paint set – brands such as Galeria, System 3, Reeves,
Medium sized canvas – around 30x40 cm in size
Pencil
Ruler
Medium-sized short flat brush (soft bristles)
Selection of small round brushes (watercolour brushes)
If you want to choose what you paint, please email your chosen image
to Imi ahead of the first class.
Please only choose large images (Google – search tools – size – large).
Imi will also bring along a selection of photographs to the first class.
Any further next
steps
Imi may teach additional courses starting in January.
Equalities statement
“The County Council operates an Equality of Opportunity Policy. We will ensure that
resources and equipment are accessible to all and make reasonable adjustments to ensure
that all can access activities. If you have any specific needs which might affect your learning
you are entitled to a confidential interview where we can look at the support you require.
We believe that everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is free from
discriminatory behaviour so that we build a learning community based on mutual respect
and trust.”
Contact for
further
information
Website: www.artbyimi.com
Email: artbyimi@gmail.com
Phone: 07540577045
Community Education: 01954 234488
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