Unlock the secrets of art, have fun, and grow with live, online training.
Formal Elements, is our newest live, online course, which starts Saturday 17th April 2021.
Hop on Zoom and enjoy first-class instruction from a qualified teacher.
Watch Brushstrokes Courses’ teacher Laura introduce our new 6 week online art course, ‘The Formal Elements.’
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to create and learn what the 7 artistic foundations are.
Live interactive classes where you can ask questions in real time and access the teacher in-between classes, rather than study a downloaded video.
Specially designed and paced for beginners and busy students.
Beginners will receive step-by-step guides and be able to contact the tutor at anytime for advice or support to complete the tasks.
Returning or advanced students will be set extension tasks to challenge and further expand their skillset.
Note that supplies can be included for 50% off retail price to help students get started.
What materials will you learn?
Sketching pencils and what the numbers at the bottom of them mean.
Oil Pastels Pastels.
Watercolour Pencils.
Watercolour Paints.
Colouring Pencils.
Brushstrokes Student Jeremy’s work after studying colour, form and the art of Paul Cezanne.
What will you get from this course?
A supportive, encouraging, qualified teacher and an online community.
Live, interactive weekly online lessons and assignments over Zoom.
Materials available at wholesale price, shipped to your door.
Dive deeper into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of creating.
Access to your teacher between lessons for advice and encouragement.
A new understanding of different mediums, so you can improve or explore new avenues.
A deeper knowledge of art history to connect better with artists and win at pub trivia.
Knowledge and confidence to create your own art work armed with the formal elements.
Build a portfolio and create work for your walls or for your friends.
What happens each week?
Weekly live online sessions which include art history & theory, technical skills and live demonstration.
Differentiated Weekly Task with a choice of two options - one for beginners and one for advanced students.
Mid-Week live online Seminar to share your progress, discuss your work, see your classmates work and receive further instruction to complete your work.
Weekly written feedback to help build confidence and improve your skill.
An opportunity for a 1:1 Tutorial at the end of the 6 week course to review your body of work and discuss the next steps in your journey as a portrait artist.
“I’ve been desperate to do some art again for 20 years but always found excuses for being too busy. September 2019 I decided that I would either have to start or give up thinking about it. So I found a class which taught all different mediums and thought I’d give it a go. I was really nervous turning up for that first class as I thought everyone would be better than me. Laura was the teacher. She welcomed everyone with a smile and laughter and a can do attitude. I will always remember her saying that everyone can do art but the ones who are good are the ones that have had more practice. I totally loved those classes and met some amazing friends. I’ve never looked back and am so thrilled that I took the plunge and have art back it my life. Laura your teaching makes my heart sing. Thank you 🙏”
— Jayne
“I have ten years teaching experience with students of all abilities having taught art in: rehabilitation centres, local charities, at local events, elderly people’s homes, secondary schools, sixth form colleges, franchises, local studios and with Brushstrokes Courses. I have worked with students from all walks of life and put learning and wellbeing at the heart of my classes.”
Founder of Brushstrokes Courses, Artist and Teacher, Laura Truesdale.
“For many years I have wanted to find a time and a place to connect more with my creative side. Brushstrokes has given me this opportunity. The course is varied and interesting. Laura’s style of tutoring lends itself perfectly to virtual learning. Her enthusiasm, passion and guidance make you feel she is in the room with you.”
- Siobhan
Are You Ready to Create, Have Fun, and Grow?
The Formal Elements live online course starts 17th April, 2021. Click below to choose an option (Tuition Fee Only, or Tuition and supplies).