Art, Design and Crafts

Painting and Drawing with Purpose for Improvers

Start date: 26th Feb 2026

Time: 09:15 - 11:45

Cost: £98

Day: Thursday

Duration: 5 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 26SP019

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Course Overview:

This “Painting and drawing with purpose” course is designed for those wishing to improve and explore painting in a relaxed and supportive environment. It is not suitable for beginners.

The course will introduce various painting and drawing techniques, materials, and styles, encouraging creativity and self-expression. .

Mediums Covered: Acrylic paint, Watercolour, Pastels (both chalk and oil) Gouache (poster paint) Inks, Watercolour Pencils, Charcoal, Pencil (plus student’s choice).

All materials will be supplied.

Students may wish to bring their own materials in addition

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Richard Squire

A wartime baby born in Halifax, failed my 11 plus but passed every subsequent exam. Had to prove my abilities. I still trying to.
I’m a retired Art College graduate. An ex High School Art teacher who’s lived in Harrogate for some many years.

My training covered many areas from; academic, classical style drawing and painting across a range of mediums; to casting, pottery, print-making including lino, etching & lithography plus lots more things for eight brilliant years.

I’ve taught Art to people of all ages and experience for 56 years.
I love to work with anyone wishing to develop their Artistic selves whatever their age, experience or ability.
We’ve all got Artistic potential. Art is in me and makes my life complete.

In a mid-life career change I trained to teach the Deaf; another visual world. For many years I fought with Deaf and Hearing people for the rights of Deaf children to access their education via Sign Language and Interpreters. A fight that is still going on.

In retirement I was a volunteer worker at Henshaws Arts and Crafts, Knaresborough for 15 years until I had to care for my handicapped wife. I’ve also run local Art Clubs and Groups for around 20 years.

That’s about it so far, I think.
I’d love to see you and to help your Artistic self forward

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