The Art Classes You Have Always Wanted
01725 513292

Welcome to the Seasons Art Class - Chandlers Ford & New Milton

Courses Designed for Beginners to Improvers

Our 14-week courses are taught by a professional artist who will teach you methods and tricks used by artists and nurture your inner creativity.  Through our step-by-step teaching approach, you will gain confidence using different media such as pencil drawing, oil pastels, watercolour paints and acrylic painting.

The classes are open to all adults from 18 to the over 90’s and suitable for beginners as well as intermediate students.  To maintain a high standard of tuition, our classes are kept small and are relaxed, enjoyable, fun and a great way to make new friends…….often becoming lifelong friends! By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to draw and paint in a way you didn’t dream possible.

The Seasons Art Class – New Milton is part of the highly respected International company Seasons Art Class.  The course designers are continuously working behind the scenes to ensure that no 14-week course is the same, which is probably why our classes are so popular as many of our students come back term after term to continue learning and improving their skills.

• 14-week course
• 3-hour classes once a week
• Morning or afternoon classes
• Suitable for absolute beginners to improvers
• Fun, easy, social event
• For the young at heart
• Easy to master step-by-step lessons
• Meet new people and make new friends

Spaces are limited - to avoid disappointment book your course today!  Call 01725 513292

Week 1 - 3

Pencil Drawing

Over the first 3 weeks of the course, we will cover the basic techniques of drawing which include mark making, shading, enlarging images, gridding images, perspective, body proportions and the use of shapes to create accurate representations.  This is a great way to start your learning journey as these drawing techniques are crucial to provide a solid foundation for the remainder of the course.

*Returning Students - these basic skills will be honed through a more challenging module.

Week 4 - 5

Oil Pastels

The next 2 weeks are exciting where we use vibrant coloured oil pastels and will teach you how to add depth and structure to your work with colour and texture and through layering and smudging.  With our step-by-step teaching methods, we will teach you what types of paper to use to enhance your work and enable you to build upon your drawing techniques learnt in the previous module.

*Returning Students - will be given a chance to work on a more advanced project.

Week 6 - 8

Watercolour Painting

Watercolours are a very popular medium.  In this module you will learn how to prepare your paper, mix colours and work with light and shade using this semi-transparent paint.  We will teach you various techniques such as brush strokes, ‘wet-on-wet’ as well as ‘dry-on-wet’ painting, and the use of salt and sponges.

*Returning Students - will explore this medium in greater depth with investigating different techniques.

Week 9 - 12

Acrylic Painting

Acrylic paints are a versatile medium offering vibrant colours and a flexibility of use.  For example, you can use a paint brush or use a palette knife, you can water them down and use like watercolours, or apply thick layers to create texture.  Acrylic paint is waterproof so can be used on various surfaces such as paper, wood and plaster.

*Returning Students – will have more challenging projects to work on.

Week 13

Mounting Pictures

This week we will be preparing your pictures for the exhibition.  Every great piece of art you have produced deserves to be presented well. Carefully choosing a supporting colour for the mount, can really enhance the presentation of your image.  You will learn how to temporary mount your work ready for exhibition.

Week 14

Exhibition

What a wonderful way to conclude the current course by show casing your work to your friends and family. A true celebration of your achievements over the past three and a half months.

Venue - New Milton

New Milton Town Football Club

We have been very fortunate to secure our venue, The New Milton Town Football Club for our course. The venue is spacious, has ample free parking, ground level and has catering facilities, therefore (Covid-19 permitting) lots of coffee, tea and biscuits!

New Milton Football Club

Fawcett Field Social Club

Christchurch Road

New Milton

Hampshire

BH25 6QB

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Student Gallery

We are proud to showcase our student's work

Frequently Asked Questions
Are the classes suitable for beginners ? - Yes, they are designed for absolute beginners to improvers. We guide you through your artistic journey with our easy to follow step-by-step teaching approach. We also offer an intermediate syllabus for our returning and intermediate students. 
How long do the art courses last ? -  Each course lasts 14 weeks. You will be involved with art during Week 1 – 12, in Week 13 you will learn how to prepare pictures for an exhibition by creating mounts and Week 14 is a celebration Exhibition where we display all the work our students have produced for their friends and families to enjoy. 
How long is each lesson ? -  Lessons are 3 hours long and are held once a week for 14 weeks. You can choose between a morning class or an afternoon class. 
Do I need to book in advance ? - Yes you do as our classes are nearly always fully booked and to maintain a high standard of tuition, our classes are kept small. 
What happens if I miss a lesson ? -  This is not a problem as we will give you a handout from the missed lesson and offer you one-to-one tuition to help you catch up. 
Are your lessons oversubscribed ? - We limit the number of students who can attend the course to enable us to offer high quality tuition. Our courses fill up quickly as we have a high proportion of returning students resulting to courses often being oversubscribed. 
What age range do you teach? - Our lessons are intended for adults from 18 to well over 90. Many of our students are retired and are looking for an enjoyable way to learn a new skill, socialise and very often create lasting friendships. 
Do many students return for further tuition ? - A high proportion of our students return for further tutoring with some attending every single term. This is because they really enjoy the relaxed social atmosphere and level of tutoring, as well as meeting up with their fellow students. 
What happens if I am more experienced ? - Experienced and returning students seeking to improve their skills will be involved with different projects to the beginners and receive a level of tuition appropriate to your experience. 
What mediums do you teach ? - We teach you how to use the following; pencils, oil pastel, watercolour paints and acrylic paints. You will be taught in a step-by-step approach to enable you to get the most out of the lessons and materials. 
Will I be able to draw and paint at the end of the course ? - Absolutely! We appreciate that students learn at different paces and that confidence levels may vary. As long as the student is willing to listen to the teacher and have a go, they will soon begin to enjoy the experience of learning and creating. 

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