Drawing Outdoors With Mixed Media: Intermediates Summer School

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Course code: F55D

Outdoor drawing summer school in the beautiful grounds of Stoke Lodge.

when: From 20 Jul 2026 to 22 Jul 2026
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:00-13:00 one week
Tutor: Bill Guilding

where

location to be advised

fees

full fee for this course £76.00, concession fee £47.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

A three-day summer school, set in the grounds around Stoke Lodge and exploring mixed media such as crayon, pastel, charcoal, ink, and paint.

What can students expect?

The first session will begin with illustrations of different ways to use and combine various drawing materials. The tutor will also demonstrate alternatives to line drawing and how to create area, texture, and atmosphere. You will also learn or practise how to:

<ul>
<li>deal with light, shade, and proportion</li>
<li>simplify the complexity of foliage</li>
<li>select an interesting and workable outdoor view</li>
</ul>

Drawing boards and small tables are provided, but please bring your own outdoor chair. In the event of bad weather, sessions will move indoors and you will work from tutor-supplied photographs.

Late starters allowed?

This is a short course, so it is best to attend in full.

Previous experience required?

Some experience with observational drawing or landscape painting is recommended.

What is the progression route?

Other drawing and painting courses, especially those with scope for mixed media.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes, learners supply own materials.

Work set between sessions?

No

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li>Light outdoor chair (i.e. camping, garden)</li>
<li>A2 or A3 white cartridge paper</li>
<li>Pencil, charcoal </li>
<li>Eraser</li>
<li>Pastels and/or coloured pencils</li>
<li>Pencil-sharpener or craft-knife</li>
<li>Sticky-tape, blu-tack or drawing-board clips</li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

Predominantly practical, with short demonstrations and individual feedback. Learners will be able to choose their own viewpoint and techniques.

Equipment Required

Additional art materials (optional):

<ul>
<li>Oil pastels and/or chalk pastels</li>
<li>Coloured paper (brown, beige, or grey works well with pastels)</li>
<li>Water-soluble coloured pencils</li>
<li>Conté crayons or wax crayons</li>
<li>Fine black felt-tip, gel, or fibre-tip pen</li>
<li>Watercolour or acrylic paint, especially black, white, raw umber, and green</li>
</ul>

Depending on the weather:

<ul>
<li>Sunglasses and/or a sunhat</li>
<li>Insect repellent</li>
</ul>

Course Cancellations and Refunds

If we cancel your course

<ul>
<li>You will receive a full refund of course fees.</li>
<li>We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</li>
</ul>

If you cancel

<ul>
<li>7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</li>
<li>Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</li>
<li>Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</li>
</ul>

Refund processing

<ul>
<li>Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </li>
<li>If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</li>
</ul>

Transfers

<ul>
<li>7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</li>
<li>Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</li>
<li>All transfers are subject to availability.</li>
<li>Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</li>
<li>Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</li>
<li>If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</li>
</ul>

Illness and non-attendance

<ul>
<li>We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</li>
</ul>