Arts

Tuition

At BAEC we are privileged to have the services of many outstanding professional artists as tutors for the wide range of Fine Arts courses that we offer. Courses are run at different venues and times at our three main centres and also at some satelite centres. We have courses for all ability levels from beginners to advanced.

Studios

Our courses are run in specialist studios appropriately equipped for the media practised. We recommend that you wear suitable or protective clothing when attending classes. Please bring any materials you have and your tutor will advise you further at the first class.

Exhibitions

Students are encouraged to exhibit their work in our well-established annual exhibitions of students' work at the Widmore and Kentwood centres and at Bromley Central Library.

Drawing and Painting

We offer a wide variety of painting and drawing courses in which you can choose from a range of media e.g. oils, pastels or watercolour. This will give you every opportunity to develop in the way that best suits your particular needs. We recognize that everyone has specific requirements and expectations and therefore run courses for all ability levels, including beginners, improvers, advanced and all levels.

Life Drawing and Portraiture

These courses offer the opportunity to work from the model to develop individual expression and understanding of drawing and/or painting, through the study of form, colour, tone and composition.

Botantical Illustration

Beginners, flower painters and botanists may all benefit from this specialist art form, exploring techniques to describe flowers in individual studies or groups, for those who want to acquire basic skills or improve their skills.

Sculpture

Learn how to make, shape, carve and cast model figures, heads or abstracts in clay, stone or wood. All classes are suitable for all ability levels and are held in our specialist workshop.

Woodcarving

If you are a creative person who loves working with wood this is the class for you. All ability levels are welcome and classes are held in our specialist workshop

Etching and Printmaking

Put your experience of drawing to alternative creative use through the traditional arts of etching and printing in a variety of forms. All classes are held in our well-equipped specialist workshop

Art Appreciation

Join these courses to learn more about art history, artists and movements, aesthetics and the appreciation of different forms and styles of art from the Renaissance to contemporary art. Some courses include a gallery visit.

Photography

Learn how to use your camera more effectively, whether film or digital. You can gain a better understanding of how your camera works and how to get the most from different light conditions, filters, lenses and flash, as well as the techniques of picture composition and creating effects.

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Curriculum area pages