East Surrey College offers Full-time, Part-time and Higher Education qualifications for the Art, Design & Media sectors. Train in our spacious industry-standard workshops, studios and Mac suites, developing creative practical skills using modern equipment.
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Botanical & Natural History - Drawing & Watercolour Painting (Part Time)
The course will provide you with an understanding of precise observational drawing skills using a wide variety of subject material including flowers, plants, various objects such as shells, animal skeletons and minerals etc.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP3X51XA | East Surrey College | 12 January 2023 (Thu) | 11:00 - 16:00 | 10 Weeks | £405 |
Botanical & Natural History - Drawing & Watercolour Painting (Part Time)
The course will provide you with an understanding of precise observational drawing skills using a wide variety of subject material including flowers, plants, various objects such as shells, animal skeletons and minerals etc.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X13EA | East Surrey College | 20 April 2023 (Thu) | 11:00 - 16:00 | 8 Weeks | £325 |
Calligraphy For Beginners (Part Time)
In this relaxed and friendly modern workshop you will learn how to use a calligraphy pen and dippy ink pot. This course will teach you all about the study of various historical scripts, ranging from round hand, uncial, italic and gothic lettering.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X65XA | East Surrey College | 07 January 2023 (Sat) | 10:00 - 14:00 | 8 Weeks | £261 |
Calligraphy For Beginners (Part Time)
In this relaxed and friendly modern workshop you will learn how to use a calligraphy pen and dippy ink pot. This course will teach you all about the study of various historical scripts, ranging from round hand, uncial, italic and gothic lettering.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP3X90XA | East Surrey College | 22 April 2023 (Sat) | 10:00 - 14:00 | 6 Weeks | £197 |
Calligraphy Taster Day (Part Time)
The course is designed to introduce people to calligraphy and the various techniques.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X84XA | East Surrey College | 18 March 2023 (Sat) | 10:00 - 16:00 | 1 Day | £45 |
Collograph Printing Taster Class (Part Time)
During the taster day, students will be able to experiment with materials including parcel tape, carborundum grit, aluminium tape and explore the use of oil based coloured inks whilst using intaglio techniques to produce prints.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AAD0000075 | East Surrey College | 21 March 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 1 Day | £25 |
Drawing & Painting (Part Time)
Over the course, students will explore a variety of painting techniques using different types of paints. Students can either work on different pieces of art or develop one during the course.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X11BA | East Surrey College | 10 January 2023 (Tue) | 19:00 - 21:00 | 10 Weeks | £165 |
Drawing & Painting (Part Time)
Over the course, students will explore a variety of painting techniques using different types of paints. Students can either work on different pieces of art or develop one during the course.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADE3X6AXA | East Surrey College | 18 April 2023 (Tue) | 19:00 - 21:00 | 8 Weeks | £133 |
Figure Drawing (Part Time)
An active approach to drawing, students will be working from the human form. This experimental approach to Life Drawing will place emphasis on experimentation. Time will be spent exploring drawing in various mediums (Charcoal, chalks paints on various surfaces) and approaches in short poses from one to twenty minutes.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP1X13AXA | East Surrey College | 22 February 2023 (Wed) | 13:00 - 15:00 | 5 Weeks | £85 |
Figure Drawing (Part Time)
An active approach to drawing, students will be working from the human form. This experimental approach to Life Drawing will place emphasis on experimentation. Time will be spent exploring drawing in various mediums (Charcoal, chalks paints on various surfaces) and approaches in short poses from one to twenty minutes.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADE2X23XA | East Surrey College | 19 April 2023 (Wed) | 13:00 - 15:00 | 5 Weeks | £85 |
General Painting Project (Part Time)
Learners will develop an individual painting as part of a themed group project. Past themes have included birds, trees, and landscape. Styles may include abstract, figurative and experimental. Careful support and tuition will enable learners to develop an idea from sketch to canvas in oil or acrylic. One to one tuition and group tutorial will enable lively discussion.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X10EA | East Surrey College | 12 January 2023 (Thu) | 10:00 - 12:00 | 10 Weeks | £165 |
General Painting Project (Part Time)
Learners will develop an individual painting as part of a themed group project. Past themes have included birds, trees, and landscape. Styles may include abstract, figurative and experimental. Careful support and tuition will enable learners to develop an idea from sketch to canvas in oil or acrylic. One to one tuition and group tutorial will enable lively discussion.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP3X10EA | East Surrey College | 20 April 2023 (Thu) | 10:00 - 12:00 | 8 Weeks | £133 |
Heraldic Art Calligraphy & Illumination (Part Time)
Alongside the specialist options, this course pursues the study and practice of gilding techniques, contemporary calligraphy, vellum preparation and stretching, drawing and design skills, miniature painting suitable for the Illuminator and silk screen printing.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X45XA | East Surrey College | 13 January 2023 (Fri) | 10:00 - 16:00 | 10 Weeks | £485 |
Heraldic Art Calligraphy & Illumination (Part Time)
Alongside the specialist options, this course pursues the study and practice of gilding techniques, contemporary calligraphy, vellum preparation and stretching, drawing and design skills, miniature painting suitable for the Illuminator and silk screen printing.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP3X50XA | East Surrey College | 21 April 2023 (Fri) | 10:00 - 16:00 | 8 Weeks | £389 |
Lino Print Taster Day (Part Time)
This taster day allows students to design a small print and cut the lino using lino cutters and a bench hook. They will be able to print on to paper and collaged back grounds whilst using oil based ink.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AAD0000074 | East Surrey College | 14 March 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 1 Day | £25 |
Mono Printing Exploring Taster Class (Part Time)
This course will allow students to practice using oil-based inks to create different effects and explore different mark making techniques including the use of an etching press.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AAD0000071 | East Surrey College | 21 February 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 1 Day | £25 |
Photography Workshop (Part Time)
This is a beginner course on how to use a DSLR or digital camera and develop your photographic skills and techniques. You will also spend time learning some basic Adobe Photoshop to edit, manipulate and enhance photographs. Most of your pictures will need to be brought to lessons prepared to work on. If you have a particular learning need (e.g. hearing difficulty or a preferred learning style), please make your tutor aware as soon as possible
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADE1X3FXA | East Surrey College | 12 January 2023 (Thu) | 19:00 - 21:00 | 10 Weeks | £165 |
Photography Workshop (Part Time)
This is a beginner course on how to use a DSLR or digital camera and develop your photographic skills and techniques. You will also spend time learning some basic Adobe Photoshop skills to edit, manipulate and enhance photographs. Most of your pictures will need to be brought to lessons prepared to work on.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADE1X40XA | East Surrey College | 20 April 2023 (Thu) | 19:00 - 21:00 | 8 Weeks | £133 |
Portrait Drawing & Painting (Part Time)
On this focused and informative course we will learn drawing and painting a portrait from a studio model. We will learn new techniques for depicting proportion and construction of features as well as creating a finished portrait in oils on canvas. Acrylics may also be used, or the learner may learn to draw the model for the duration of the course. Learning will be supported by demonstration and factsheets and one to one tuition, enabling you to progress with confidence toward a finished portrait.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X11EA | East Surrey College | 11 January 2023 (Wed) | 10:00 - 12:00 | 5 Weeks | £85 |
Portrait Drawing & Painting (Part Time)
On this focused and informative course we will learn drawing and painting a portrait from a studio model. We will learn new techniques for depicting proportion and construction of features as well as creating a finished portrait in oils on canvas. Acrylics may also be used, or the learner may learn to draw the model for the duration of the course. Learning will be supported by demonstration and factsheets and one to one tuition, enabling you to progress with confidence toward a finished portrait.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X12EA | East Surrey College | 22 February 2023 (Wed) | 10:00 - 12:00 | 5 Weeks | £85 |
Portrait Drawing & Painting (Part Time)
On this focused and informative course we will learn drawing and painting a portrait from a studio model. We will learn new techniques for depicting proportion and construction of features as well as creating a finished portrait in oils on canvas. Acrylics may also be used, or the learner may learn to draw the model for the duration of the course. Learning will be supported by demonstration and factsheets and one to one tuition, enabling you to progress with confidence toward a finished portrait.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP3X11EA | East Surrey College | 19 April 2023 (Wed) | 10:00 - 12:00 | 5 Weeks | £85 |
Printmaking Workshop (Part Time)
This course acts as a workshop for people with some or no printmaking skills. It concentrates on simple but effective methods of printing so you can develop your own ideas and work towards a portfolio of printed images. Prints will be made in oil based inks using presses in most cases. The aim for students is to be experimental and explorative once techniques have been learnt or to develop ones own approach to making prints.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X12XA | East Surrey College | 21 February 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 4 Weeks | £125 |
Printmaking Workshop (Part Time)
This course acts as a workshop for people with some or no printmaking skills. It concentrates on simple but effective methods of printing so you can develop your own ideas and work towards a portfolio of printed images. Prints will be made in oil based inks using presses in most cases. The aim for students is to be experimental and explorative once techniques have been learnt or to develop ones own approach to making prints.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP1X100X | East Surrey College | 18 April 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 4 Weeks | £125 |
Silk Screen Taster Day (Part Time)
This course enables students to discover the method of silkscreen printing using paper stencils to create a print using 3 to 4 colours. During the session, students will be able to experiment with colour directly on a screen to print a one-off print.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AAD0000072 | East Surrey College | 28 February 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 1 Day | £25 |
Silk Screen Taster Day (Part Time)
During this taster day, students can experiment with one image on paper and fabric and explore ideas of printing onto coloured or collaged back grounds to produce exciting prints.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AAD0000073 | East Surrey College | 07 March 2023 (Tue) | 13:00 - 16:00 | 1 Day | £25 |
Watercolour Painting (Part Time)
Instant technique based effects for amazing landscapes. Push watercolour to the max for vibrant and textural effects and create a painting or two based on your new skills.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X16AA | East Surrey College | 10 January 2023 (Tue) | 11:00 - 13:00 | 10 Weeks | £165 |
Watercolour Painting (Part Time)
Instant technique based effects for amazing landscapes. Push watercolour to the max for vibrant and textural effects and create a painting or two based on your new skills.
CODE | LOCATION | START DATE | TIME | DURATION | FEE |
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AADP2X17AA | East Surrey College | 18 April 2023 (Tue) | 11:00 - 13:00 | 8 Weeks | £133 |
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