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  - heading "Painting in Oils and Acrylics" [level=1]
  - paragraph: with Claire Venables
  - paragraph: This structured course allows you to explore the key principles of painting from observation. Each class will study specific aspects of painting, offering you the chance to build a comprehensive understanding of tone, colour relationships, line, edge and composition.
  - paragraph: Working from still life and the human figure you will complete a series of engaging exercises, small studies and finished paintings that encourage to you to explore different ways of seeing your subject. We will discuss the work of historical and contemporary artists and you will be guided in developing you own artistic style. There will be two session per term using a life model.
  - paragraph: Whether you are a beginner with some experience or a more advanced student, you will find this course both challenging and inspirational.
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    - listitem:  Wednesday 19:00 to 21:00
    - listitem:  16th September to 25th November '26
    - listitem:  £275
    - listitem:  Claire Venables
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- heading "Autumn Term 2026" [level=4]
- paragraph: 14th September to 28th November
- paragraph: Half-term – 26th October to 1st November
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  - text: March
- paragraph: Half-term – 15th February to 21st February
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- paragraph: 19th April – 5th July
- paragraph: 3rd May – Bank Holiday Half-term – 31st May to 6th June
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- paragraph: Sunningwell School of Art, The Old School, Sunningwell, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RD
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