Class: Adults (18+) Friday Morning Art Club
Topic Focus: Bugs, Bees & Butterflies
Skill Focus: Oil pastels
Group Size: Maximum 8 students per course

 

Overview
During this course we will explore the intricate lines, shapes, and subtle movements found in insects, focusing on bees, butterflies, and other small woodland creatures. We’ll study insect forms through symmetry, proportion, colour blending, and layered oil pastel techniques, building skills through focused studies. Each week develops texture, pattern, and fine mark making. By the end of the course you will have completed a series of ‘bug studies’, with the opportunity to build these images into a collaged final piece. With a maximum of eight students per class, you’ll enjoy focused guidance and a warm, supportive learning environment designed to nurture both confidence and creativity. *All necessary materials and equipment will be provided by the studio, just bring your creativity! *

 

Learning Aims
• Explore a range of sketching styles inspired by insect forms and movement
• Observe colour, pattern, and texture with confidence
• Combine oil pastel techniques to create expressive, personal insect studies

 

Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Oil pastel practice and blending techniques
Week 2: Ladybird studies, focusing on proportion and structure
Week 3: Bee studies, exploring texture and layered marks
Week 4: Butterfly studies, developing symmetry and soft shading
Week 5: Dragonfly studies, looking at colour gradients and fine marks
Week 6: Choice of insects, final refinements or creation of a collaged final piece

 

Course Length
6 weeks (12 hours total). 10.30AM to 12.30PM. Cost £180