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Otters and Water-Dwelling Friends - 1st or 2nd October
  • Otters and Water-Dwelling Friends - 1st or 2nd October
  • Otters and Water-Dwelling Friends - 1st or 2nd October
Otters and Water-Dwelling Friends - 1st or 2nd October
Limited space

Course Fee

£32.00

Dates

Thursday 1st October

Friday 2nd October

Duration

1 Session

Times

10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

or 6:30pm-9pm

Tutor(s)

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Dive into a colourful, hands‑on taster session exploring otters and other small aquatic animals in oil pastels. You’ll start by sketching simple shapes to build each creature’s form, learning how sighting and comparing measurements help keep proportions accurate. This structured approach makes drawing approachable for all levels while encouraging clear observation and confident mark‑making.

Once the outlines are in place, you’ll layer rich pastel colours to create texture and depth, bringing fur, water and light to life. The focus is on playful experimentation and gentle guidance—perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy the expressive qualities of oil pastels while capturing the charm of these lively water‑dwelling friends.
What will I learn?

Each taster focuses on a specific subject or medium. You’ll be introduced to key techniques, guided step by step through a main piece, and shown how to break the process down into simple, achievable stages. There’s a mix of tutor demonstration, gentle exercises and one-to-one support, so you leave with new skills, fresh inspiration and a finished artwork to take home.
Who is it for?

These taster sessions are for adults (18+) of all abilities. They’re ideal if you’re completely new to art, coming back after a break, or thinking about joining one of our longer courses and would like to experience the atmosphere, teaching style and studio first.
What's provided?

All materials are provided for the session, including drawing/painting materials, paper, reference images and handouts, plus tea, coffee and biscuits.
What to bring?

Just yourself and a willingness to experiment! Sketchbooks are provided

About your tutors

"I graduated from Falmouth School of Art with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting, and I've spent over 26 years in mental health education as a Thrive Practitioner. I've also taught art at GCSE, A level and within FE colleges, which has strengthened my belief in how powerfully creativity supports wellbeing and self-expression. My own work is inspired by music, colour and the natural world, exploring rhythm and atmosphere through both observation and intuitive mark-making. Creativity, for me, is a way of connecting with others, and that belief shapes my teaching - supportive, expressive and grounded in helping people find resilience and balance."

Emma Richter

Chantal Pitts

“Art has been my whole life — which probably explains the paint on my shoes and the sketchbook in my shopping bag. Teaching is my way of passing on the passion. I don’t expect perfection, just a willingness to try and an openness to learning when things go sideways. My sessions are practical, relaxed, and occasionally interrupted by the sound of someone discovering that acrylic paint does, in fact, get everywhere. If you’re curious, you’re ready!”

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