Drawing and painting – skills – personal project – autumn
This course is tailored to your interests, where you will explore drawing and painting techniques. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with methods such as pencil shading, charcoal sketching, ink work, watercolor washes, acrylic paint, and mixed media approaches. After discussing creative directions with the tutor, you can begin a personal project—delving into a subject that inspires you and developing a unique artwork based on your chosen theme.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Drawing and painting – autumn
This course will introduce you to painting and drawing through a series of projects that explore line, texture, form, colour and composition. You will learn ways to find and express your personal artistic style, and develop your observation skills as well as your imagination. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with various media including pencils, charcoal, inks and paints.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Personal Project – Ideas and Exploration
Start Your Personal Drawing and Painting Journey!
This inspiring course is perfect for learners of all levels who are ready to explore their creativity. Guided by an expert tutor, you’ll develop a personal drawing and painting project over three thoughtfully spaced face-to-face sessions:
Thursday, 17th September 2026
Thursday, 5th November 2026
Thursday, 3rd December 2026
Each session is designed to help you build on your ideas, receive personalised feedback, and gain new techniques. Between classes, you’ll be encouraged to continue working at home—experimenting, exploring, and staying inspired.
Whether you’re refining your skills or starting fresh, this course offers the structure and support to bring your artistic vision to life.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Painting – Tuesday am
This four-week painting course welcomes everyone — from complete beginners to those with more experience. Working in a supportive, friendly environment, you’ll explore how to create images using the paint of your choice – Oils or acrylics. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual support, you’ll build confidence in the use of colour, mark-making, composition, and translating your ideas into paint. The course encourages experimentation while helping you develop core skills and your own creative voice.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Watercolour – drawing from nature – biweekly – autumn
Explore the beauty of watercolour in this biweekly painting class, suitable for all levels of ability. Inspired by natural forms, you’ll create vibrant, expressive work while developing a broad range of techniques, including wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, washes, blending, and layering. You’ll also experiment with colour mixing and expressive brushwork to bring your compositions to life.
All materials and equipment are provided for each session.
This class runs every two weeks for five Friday afternoons at our Granville Park Centre, 12.30–3.30pm, on the dates below;
Friday 2nd October 2026
Friday 16th October 2026
Friday 6th November 2026
Friday 20th November 2026
Friday 4th December 2026
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Painting – Tuesday am
This five-week painting course welcomes everyone — from complete beginners to those with more experience. Working in a supportive, friendly environment, you’ll explore how to create images using the paint of your choice – Oils or acrylics. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual support, you’ll build confidence in the use of colour, mark-making, composition, and translating your ideas into paint. The course encourages experimentation while helping you develop core skills and your own creative voice.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Painting – Thursday pm
This five-week painting course welcomes everyone — from complete beginners to those with more experience. Working in a supportive, friendly environment, you’ll explore how to create images using the paint of your choice – Oils or acrylics. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual support, you’ll build confidence in the use of colour, mark-making, composition, and translating your ideas into paint. The course encourages experimentation while helping you develop core skills and your own creative voice.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Painting – Tuesday pm
This four-week painting course welcomes everyone — from complete beginners to those with more experience. Working in a supportive, friendly environment, you’ll explore how to create images using the paint of your choice – Oils or acrylics. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual support, you’ll build confidence in the use of colour, mark-making, composition, and translating your ideas into paint. The course encourages experimentation while helping you develop core skills and your own creative voice.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Painting – Tuesday pm
This five-week painting course welcomes everyone — from complete beginners to those with more experience. Working in a supportive, friendly environment, you’ll explore how to create images using the paint of your choice – Oils or acrylics. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual support, you’ll build confidence in the use of colour, mark-making, composition, and translating your ideas into paint. The course encourages experimentation while helping you develop core skills and your own creative voice.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Drawing and painting – skills – autumn
This course will teach you the basic skills of drawing and painting through a series of projects that examine line, texture, form, colour and composition. You will learn ways to find and express your personal artistic style, and develop your observation skills as well as your imagination.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Drawing and painting
This course will allow you to explore painting and drawing through a series of projects that examine line, texture, form, colour and composition. You will learn ways to find and express your personal artistic style, and develop your observation skills as well as your imagination.
Course fees
Or call us: Call this number: 020 8314 3300
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
How to enrol
After you’ve chosen which course you want to do, you need to enrol. You should enrol before the course starts to make sure you get a place.
You can enrol up to three weeks after the start date if there are spaces available.
Enrolment
You can enrol online for most courses on the course page.
Phone: 020 8314 3300
Monday to Friday: 10am-3pm
Evening and Saturday mornings:
Phone: 020 8314 3300
Monday to Thursday: 4.30-7.30pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
For enrolments during term time only.
You can also enrol in person at any one of our adult learning centres.
We can only accept debit or credit card payments.
Requirements
If this is your first enrolment you’ll need to provide proof of identity. We will accept a photo of one of the following:
- passport
- driving licence
- national ID card
- birth or adoption certificate
- National Insurance card
- credit or debit card
- recent utility bills or bank statements
- Freedom Pass
How to enrol if you get reduced fees
Find out whether you’re entitled to reduced fees when paying for your course.
If you’re entitled to reduced fees, you can enrol online, but you’ll need to pay for the course then claim a partial refund – you can do so by sending copies of any benefits you’ve claimed in the last three months to adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk.
Drawing and painting – skills – personal project – autumn
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Learning aims
- Explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques using natural subject matter.
- Experiment with a range of materials.
- Begin a personal project.
- Identify and achieve a personal goal as discussed with your tutor.
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required to enrol on this course.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), one to one tuition, group work, progress assessments, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The course tutor will use a range of methods to assess progress during the course. These may include observation, completion of an Individual Learning Plan which will be updated regularly, evaluation of work samples, and question and answer sessions.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
This is a practical subject, so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Drawing and painting – autumn
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Learning aims
- Learn to draw and paint using different techniques.
- Develop your ability to observe and represent shape, form, colour, texture and depth of field using various media.
- Use these to develop at least one composition or personal project.
- Identify and achieve a personal goal as discussed with your tutor.
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required to enrol on this course.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), one to one tuition, group work, progress assessments, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The course tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the course. These may include observation, completion of an Individual Learning Plan which will be updated regularly, evaluation of work samples, and question and answer sessions.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
This is a practical subject, so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Personal Project – Ideas and Exploration
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Learning aims
- Start a personal project
- Identify and achieve a personal goal as discussed with your tutor.
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners with some experience are also encouraged to enrol in this class.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), one to one tuition, group work, progress assessments, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use various methods to assess your progress during the course. These may include observation, evaluation of work samples and question and answer sessions.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Painting – Tuesday am
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Learning aims
- Explore painting techniques.
- To identify and achieve a personal goal, as discussed with your tutor
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners with some experience are also encouraged to enrol.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the class, including demonstration, one to one tuition, group work, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the class. These may include observation, evaluation of your work and a question and answer session.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Watercolour – drawing from nature – biweekly – autumn
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Learning aims
- Explore and develop watercolour techniques
- Experiment with colour using natural forms as inspiration
- Achieve a personal goal as discussed with your tutor.
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required to enrol on this course.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), one to one tuition, group work, progress assessments, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use various methods to assess your progress during the course. These may include observation, evaluation of work samples and question and answer sessions.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Painting – Tuesday am
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Learning aims
- Explore painting techniques.
- To identify and achieve a personal goal, as discussed with your tutor
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners with some experience are also encouraged to enrol.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the class, including demonstration, one to one tuition, group work, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the class. These may include observation, evaluation of your work and a question and answer session.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Painting – Thursday pm
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Learning aims
- Explore painting techniques.
- To identify and achieve a personal goal, as discussed with your tutor
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners with some experience are also encouraged to enrol.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the class, including demonstration, one to one tuition, group work, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the class. These may include observation, evaluation of your work and a question and answer session.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Painting – Tuesday pm
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Learning aims
- Explore painting techniques.
- To identify and achieve a personal goal, as discussed with your tutor
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners with some experience are also encouraged to enrol.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the class, including demonstration, one to one tuition, group work, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the class. These may include observation, evaluation of your work and a question and answer session.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Painting – Tuesday pm
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Learning aims
- Explore painting techniques.
- To identify and achieve a personal goal, as discussed with your tutor
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required, but learners with some experience are also encouraged to enrol.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the class, including demonstration, one to one tuition, group work, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the class. These may include observation, evaluation of your work and a question and answer session.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Drawing and painting – skills – autumn
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Learning aims
- Learn to draw using a variety of media.
- Develop awareness of various techniques and approaches.
- Incorporate drawing and colour to create a composition.
- Identify and achieve a personal goal as discussed with your tutor.
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required to enrol on this course.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), one to one tuition, group work, progress assessments, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The course tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the course. These may include observation, evaluation of work samples and question and answer sessions.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk
Drawing and painting
Course information popup. Press Escape to close. Tab to move through the content.
Learning aims
- Learn to draw and paint using different techniques.
- Develop your ability to observe and represent shape, form, colour, texture and depth of field using various media.
- Use these to develop personal composition projects.
- Identify and achieve a personal goal as discussed with your tutor.
What prior knowledge do I need
No prior knowledge or experience is required to enrol on this course.
What teaching methods
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), one to one tuition, group work, progress assessments, observation, discussion and question and answer sessions.
What assessment methods
The course tutor will use a range of methods to assess your progress during the course. These may include observation, evaluation of work samples and question and answer sessions.
Extra work
The tutor will discuss this with you in your first session.
Materials needed
The course fee includes a small charge for basic art materials and, where applicable, a model. You may be asked to provide additional materials and tools during your course, which may not be covered by the course fee. The course tutor will discuss this with you. Please do not purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.
What to bring
Materials will be provided each week, but learners are welcome to bring their own if they like. This is a practical subject so please wear suitable clothing.
After completion
The department offers a wide variety of art, pottery and performing arts courses. Information about these courses is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.
Contact details
Sofie Kilburn
Curriculum Leader for: Art, Pottery and Performing Arts
Phone:
020 8314 7250
Email:
sofie.kilburn@lewisham.gov.uk