The University of Leicester's arts centre - open to all
Visual art courses 
Including sculpture and art history
Portrait painting techniques of the mastersRY714
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Develop your knowledge of the historical and modern concepts behind the production of portrait paintings and drawings in this mix of demonstrations and creative working. |
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Mondays, 10am – 4pmExploring the art of collageRY673
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Acquire new skills and techniques in this exploration of the many alternative ways of creating collage artwork. An opportunity to experiment and create art in a friendly, non-pressured environment. For all levels of ability. |
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Tuesdays, 11am – 1pmGarden perspectivesRY674
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Get practical help and advice on how to create both realistic and abstract pictures, inspired by the shapes, textures and colours of the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden. The first class takes place at the Botanic Garden in Oadby, which all participants need to attend to get the most out of the other four sessions at Embrace Arts. |
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Tuesdays, 1.30pm – 4.30pmPainting problems: Colour in landscapeRY675- FULL
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Sorry this course is FULL Experiment adventurously with colour, using landscape as the theme. Studies will be done outside in the nearby park and from sources provided by the tutor. For more experienced artists and beginners wishing to develop their skills and take risks. |
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Wednesdays, 10am – 3pmThe lost art of draughtsmanshipRY676- CANCELLED
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Sorry this course has been CANCELLED Learn to draw plans like an architect and use those skills for other design projects in this introduction to the traditional art of draughtsmanship. |
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Wednesdays, 6pm – 9pmLife drawing: Tone and formRY677- FULL
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Sorry this course is FULL Explore tone and form using different approaches and a variety of materials. Suitable for artists with considerable experience, as well as newcomers to this area of art. Please note, this course is only open to those aged 16 years and over as it features an unclothed model. |
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Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pmProblem and criticismRY678- FULL
Thursdays, 11am – 12.30pm |
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Sorry this course is FULL Join with other artists to develop your critical skills and become more confident in your ability to develop your own style. This friendly, supportive course is devoted entirely to discussion and criticism of work done at home. The six sessions are based around a focus and specific creative problems set by the tutor. Participants will be required to work outside of the class using their own materials, resulting in a number of pieces using a variety of materials and approaches. |
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Painting and drawing themes: Light and landscapeRY679- FULL
Thursdays, 2pm – 4.30pm |
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Sorry this course is FULL Summer dusk, clouds and even storm light will be subjects for paintings and drawings. Various source materials will be provided and a variety of approaches encouraged and discussed. |
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Life drawing: Self-expressionRY680- FULL
20 April – 22 June |
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Sorry this course is FULL Learn the basics of life drawing and make personal choices to develop your own unique visual language. For all levels of ability. Please note, these courses are only open to those aged 16 years and over as they feature an unclothed model. |
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Fridays, 2pm – 4.30pmLife drawing: Body languageRY681
29 June – 31 August |
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Find out about how the body is put together through simple anatomy and exploring muscle structure, and then discover ways to interpret in 2D your new knowledge about the human form. |
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Fridays, 2pm – 4.30pmSculpture courses 
Pottery for allRY682
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A relaxed and informal course for all abilities where you can be inspired and supported to be innovative with clay. Learn the basics or extend your knowledge further. |
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Mondays, 10am – 12pmExperiments in sculpture (Mondays)RY683
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Develop ideas and experiment with form initially through drawing and maquette making, before scaling up to create a finished sculptural piece. Learn a range of sculptural techniques from initial conception of an idea to the finished sculpture, through an ambitious approach to object making. Suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience looking to develop their practice. |
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Mondays, 6.30pm – 9pmExperiments in sculpture (Thursdays)RY684- FULL
26 April – 5 July (not 7 June) Tutor: Austin Orwin |
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Sorry this course is FULL Develop ideas and experiment with form initially through drawing and maquette making, before scaling up to create a finished sculptural piece. Learn a range of sculptural techniques from initial conception of an idea to the finished sculpture, through an ambitious approach to object making. Suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience looking to develop their practice. |
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Thursdays, 6.30pm - 9pmArt history courses 
For anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of art history and those who are keen to develop an appreciation of art.
Exploring art: More makers and materialsRY686
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Consider the complex and evolving relationship between makers and their materials through illustrated talks examining a range of artists and different types of artistic media. |
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Wednesdays, 10.30am – 12pmArt examined: More medieval masterworks RY687
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Following on from the successful course in autumn 2011, an opportunity to look in detail at five more important medieval masterworks and the artists who created them, examining artistic techniques and the interpretation of art of the period. |
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Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pmExplore, create, connect courses 
A more accessible and flexible approach to learning to suit you
• Open to all levels of experience
• Adults with a disability particularly welcome
• Pay as you go or book a number of sessions at once – it’s up to you
• Cost per session: £8 (£4 concessions).
Adventures in artRY685
Fee: Cost per session: £8 (£4 concessions). |
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A broad course based on the theme of natural items, designed for those who wish to find ways into art. Visual images and objects will be provided to inspire a variety of approaches using all sorts of materials. |
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Tuesdays, 10am – 12.30pm
- Funded by the University of Leicester and the National Lottery through Arts Council England
