Illustration for All: Discover Your Creative Potential
Course overview
Explore the vibrant world of illustration in this comprehensive 8-week journey designed for adults at all skill levels. Whether you’re illustrating for pleasure, dreaming of creating your own books, or rekindling your artistic passion after a break, this course will expand your horizons and build your confidence in unexpected ways.
Your tutor, Linda Newcombe, is an award-winning illustrator and artist whose work centres around drawing and printmaking. With years of teaching experience, Linda expertly guides students through various illustration methods—from watercolour and gouache painting to line art, mixed media, and cut-out techniques.
Through hands-on exploration of diverse illustrative techniques, you’ll discover new possibilities and uncover your distinctive style. From traditional drawing and painting to experimental mixed media and collage—with exciting printmaking elements—you’ll experience a broad spectrum of illustration approaches in a supportive environment.
Each session offers practical exploration of traditional, hand-made methods, building a solid foundation for your future creative projects. You’ll leave the course with a diverse portfolio of mini-projects and techniques and more know-how to pursue your artistic aspirations.
All basic materials provided including:
- Drawing paper
- Watercolours, acrylic and gouache paints
- Drawing tools and brushes
- Mixed media materials
- Basic printmaking supplies
Do bring along:
- A sketchbook (A4 size recommended)
- Any favourite art materials you already own (optional)
- Specialist equipment (like craft knives, watercolour brushes, good quality paper etc)
- Reference images, books or ideas you aspire to or would like to explore
- A folder to transport your work safely
- Your enthusiasm and creativity!
Discover the endless possibilities at City of Oxford College and embark on a creative journey. Please see: Drawing and Painting for Illustration, and Illustration Techniques.
This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with prior art and illustration experience. The small class size ensures personalised attention and guidance throughout your learning journey.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting 3AEADEA10R
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
