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Art and Wellness: Drawing

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Course CodeCourse NameStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeSiteDay  
AV1101Art and Wellness: Drawing 23/05/202423/05/20244:00 PM6:30 PMGants Hill CampusThuAvailable for enrolments (art courses)Available for Enquiries

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How will the course benefit me?
Do you suffer from stress or worry? Want to practice art for self-care? Looking for a fun and easy way to relax your mind? The essence of the programme is wellbeing through mindful art and social connection. The arts are known agents of wellness because they help keep the individual resilient, aid recovery and foster a flourishing society.?Take some time for yourself and learn the art of relaxation through drawing.

What will I learn?
This fun and creative painting experience will give you professional step-by-step guidance as you let your inner artist run wild. So, grab a paintbrush, and unleash your creativity in this relaxed and interactive event. You will gain two and a half hours of indulgent reflective time to draw inspiration from still life. These sessions are aimed at adults of all abilities, from complete beginners through to confident artists. Take your painting home with you and continue practising in your own time with the skills acquired during the class.

Career Opportunities
If you would like to discover other opportunities to improve your well-being through art, we strongly recommend that you explore the range of Wellness courses we offer. See our website for more up to date details. Learners who have a passion for drawing and painting wish to enrol on one of our other short courses such as Portrait Art, Enjoy Watercolours or an Introduction to Human Form if they wish to develop specialists’ skills. You may also wish to enrol on one of our longer courses: Art – Mixed Media Painting and Drawing to learn different techniques using a variety of materials and work at your own pace.

Entry Requirements
This class is aimed at students who may have never attended a drawing course before and want to discover a new passion to aid their well-being, or for those who have done a little drawing and want to attend a therapeutic session in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Additional Material Cost
All materials are provided.

Health & Safety
It is important to have good eyesight, good concentration and reasonable manual dexterity for participation in the class. It is also important to be able to understand verbal instructions and to be comfortable using the art equipment, drawing boards, etc.

How will the course be delivered?
The tutor will perform practical demonstrations and give verbal instructions and feedback at various stages of the project. Learners will receive one-to-one support as well as opportunities for group discussions. Continuous guidance and help will be available to every learner.??

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