LivingWell: Summer Painting

<p>Using the summer season as inspiration, explore a range of painting techniques to create a lovely and unique piece of art.</p>

<p>Through this course you will discover the mindful elements of creating a piece of art and how these activities can support us in a more holistic way. Topics that may be covered include:</p>

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<li>Understanding colour theory</li>
<li>Mixing colours</li>
<li>Apply basic techniques needed for watercolour and acrylic painting</li>
<li>Understand composition, perspective, positive and negative space</li>
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<p>The course is participative and includes information giving, demonstration, discussion and working together. You will need to be prepared to take an active part in the sessions and to challenge some of your thoughts and beliefs.</p>

<p>All our courses are made up of elements of speaking & listening, reading and writing, and you will work using these elements throughout the course.</p>

<p>Some of the skills you gain on this course could help increase your opportunities for employment or working within the community. Learning takes place in a friendly classroom setting, which is a great place for social interaction and helping you meet new people.</p>

<p>Practice at home and completion of homework is advisable to enhance your learning experience.</p>

<p>This course is subsidised by Government funding so you should aim to attend the whole course.</p>

<p>There are no pre-course information sessions or interviews in order to enrol on this course.</p>

<p>Your tutor will work with you to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) which will help you review your progress towards achieving your goals during the course.</p>

<p>There is no qualification or examination attached to this course.</p>

<p>This is a Beginners course, and you will be expected to have no experience in the subject or very basic knowledge of the subject. This course could be helpful for people who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and/or stress.</p>

<p>You will need a notebook, pen and A4 folder.<br />
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You should also bring any relevant art materials that you have available to the first session, but before buying expensive materials and equipment please discuss their purchase with your tutor.<br />
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You are advised to wear old clothes or an overall to protect your clothes.</p>