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Creative Wellbeing: Colour Your Life through Art

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Part-Time
BHBLZ013 (2026/2027D)
04/11/2026
Format
02/12/2026
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Wednesday - 9:30am till 12pm
Longton Library - Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5HA
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Course Information

Course Information
This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions.

This course if for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary.

During this course, you will expand your knowledge of colour theory and how colour reflects and affects your mood through cultural and experiential associations. You will explore different ways to achieve colour and explore the elements of art and composition as well as some to explore some basic painting techniques.

This course is designed to serve as an introduction into colour theory and composition. You will engage in a range of guided explorations in different media to further your understanding and practice in observing and recording colour for different purposes. You will be facilitated in reflecting on and evaluating outcomes using subject specific terminology and analytical skills. You will participate in group discussions of relevant examples by a range of Artists from different cultures, eras and backgrounds. You will reflect on and discuss the influence of colour upon mood and atmosphere in visual art.

You will be asked to discuss your individual interests, aspirations and experience within the subject and take part in a range of simple exercises and discussions in order to negotiate individual learning goals. This programme is designed with beginners in mind although some learners may have some previous informal learning experience within the overall curriculum area.

You will be learning over five weekly sessions at 2.5 hours each, inclusive of tidying away your own materials.
Course objectives:

Demonstrate a basic awareness of health and safety issues in relation to the subject or activity

Name and identify tools, techniques, equipment and materials commonly used in the subject

Recognise terminology commonly used within the subject

Follow simple step by step instructions to practise basic techniques related to the subject

Analyse the work and processes of relevant artists.

Experiment with drawing and painting tools, techniques and media to achieve colour.

Expand knowledge of colour theory

Reflect on how colour reflects and affects mood and atmosphere.

Build confidence in evaluating and annotating and discussing outcomes.

Identify progression opportunities.
You will be asked to track you progress against course objectives and personal goals, recording feedback and reflection using a series of “Learning Mats” and tracking documents, contained within your course booklet.

Assessment of learning will be done using observation of practical tasks and written annotation/evaluation, Q&A, discussion and reflection. You will be asked to as present and share your work and ideas with the group.

You may be asked to reflect on the wider outcomes of the course such as making new friends, increasing your wellbeing through creativity and connecting with your community.

You will also develop your own analytical skills, enabling you to critique your own work and establish ways of moving forward as you move towards independent learning.

You will be working on projects that can easily be extended beyond the guided learning hours. We also encourage personal research before and during the course to offer inspiration and context. Optional extra practice and research will support your progress.
It is important to note that this course is practical and requires a degree of manual dexterity for you to participate fully and get the most out of each session.

The ability to read and follow instructions, participate in discussions and understand basic maths is essential to enable full participation in the course.

This programme is designed beginners in mind and no prior experience is necessary although some learners may have some informal experience within the curriculum area.
You will learn in a variety of ways:

You will have access to in class demonstrations showing and prompting you in your explorations of different techniques and materials and encouraging you to share your outcomes and discuss your progress with your tutor and peers.

You will have access to handouts - learning materials such as worksheets, samples and examples of relevant artwork

You may be asked to engage in paired activities and complete worksheets to encourage your analytical skills, encourage reflective practice and consolidate your learning.

You will be encouraged to share your work and your reflections during group critiques, so that you can help your peers learn and learn from them too.

You will produce a range of subject relevant outcomes and written evaluations, supported by your tutor.

You may research different artists and techniques further in your own time through sketch pad development and looking for inspiration on line.
What equipment will I need?

Although your tutor will come equipped with some materials, you may have some of your own that you can bring with you to complete your practical explorations. If not, wait until after your first class and speak to your tutor and peers about the best place to stock up. You may have materials already. It is advised to have a variety of traditional and not traditional material accessible although it should be made clear that you don’t need all of the following!

Some water-soluble media and some dry media, permanent and non – permanent. For example: Dry media - Washable felt tip pens, biros, pencils, wax crayons or oil pastels, charcoal. Wet Media – Watercolour, ink, acrylic paint, poster paint. A variety of supports – these are surfaces to draw and paint on – a range of textures and thicknesses would be an advantage. For Example: Cartridge paper, watercolour paper (preferably A3), cardboard, A range of tools – This is what you will apply and move your media with. For Example: Traditional - Paint brushes of different sizes, textures and shapes, Palette knives, sponges. Non- traditional – cotton buds, finger tips, sticks, forks, straws.

YOU WILL NEED TO TRANSPORT YOUR WORK TO AND FROM THE VENUE – An A3, waterproof display folder may be useful. Consider that sometimes your work may still be wet!
This course is designed to allow progressing learners to develop transferrable skills within the arts curriculum.

You may wish to try out “Experimental Drawing and Painting” or another of our art/craft courses.

Lancashire Adult Learning offers many arts and crafts courses. Take a look at our brochure or website to take your learning further.

For general information about other courses, contact us on the same number or check out the website www.lal.ac.uk

Fee and Waiver Information

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Our courses are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA).

In some circumstances, this funding allows us to offer courses at a reduced cost to learners who meet certain eligibility criteria. Below are the standard course fees for Lancashire residents and, where applicable, the reduced fees available to eligible learners.

To qualify for reduced fees, you may be required to complete a fee assessment and provide evidence to support your eligibility.

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The standard fee for anyone living outside of the LCCA funded area (e.g. if your home address is in the Greater Manchester devolved funded area) is charged at £12.10 per hour, but may be higher for some courses.

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