Art, Design and Crafts

Drawing and Painting for Beginners NEW

Start date: 17th Sep 2025

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Cost: £87

Day: Wednesday

Duration: 6 weeks

Tutor: Martin Kerrison

Course code: 25AU080

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Learn how to create convincing representations in a range of materials such as charcoal, pencil and acrylic paints. Students will be introduced to the work of a number of historical and contemporary artists. This mixed ability course is aimed at beginners or those seeking a ‘refresher’ in key skills. This course provides the confidence and a foundation of skills in preparation to access the ‘Drawing and Painting the Human Figure’ which runs in the second half of term.

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Martin Kerrison

I am an artist and educator, having extensive experience as a senior school and adult education teacher. I teach drawing, painting, life and portraiture classes to all ages and abilities, exploring a wide range of materials and approaches. I believe art benefits all and everyone has creative potential.
My art practice focusses on figurative and magical realist painting and I have exhibited widely, most notably at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions in 2022, 2020 and 2015.
Graduating from Northumbria University with a degree in Fine Art, I took a PGCE at Oxford and an MA in History of Art at the University of London. I taught art for many years in the London area, working as a Teacher of Art and Art History, Adult Education Tutor and Head of Art and Photography, before relocating to Yorkshire in 2021.
When not at the easel or in the classroom, I can often be found enjoying countryside walks, historic buildings, singing in local groups or playing cricket.

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