Course Description

Disclaimer: Due to the current COVID-19 situation being still liquid and as part of our Special H&S, Mitigation and Continuity of Learning Policy students may have the option to attend the course online or physically in-class*. Continue reading * Physical classes are subject to be suspended or transferred online with or without prior notice depending on the then current COVID-19 situation.

Programme Overview

The Beginner Art Program is divided into 2 main courses: 1st the Fundamentals to Realist Drawing course in pencils and charcoal and secondly the Watercolour painting course, followed with 2 top-up specialization workshops in Pen and Watercolour and Landscape Painting respectively. The beginner program is designed to supply the student with a complete learning experience of representational art. It also supplies the beginner student with the technical foundations of drawing and painting. With the whole culmination of work resulting in a versatile art portfolio.

Is this programme right for You?

The Art course for beginners is specifically designed for the busy adult learner who wants to obtain confidence and build a versatile portfolio using various media and techniques. With the benefit of small-sized classes individual attention and guidance is provided all throughout the course, as per the student’s, performance level. Lessons are very easy-to-follow yet challenging enough to keep you engaged and motivated enough to get you continually progressing.

Course Modules

The tables below provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the whole Beginners’ program.

What will you Learn after these courses?

✓ Learn how to draw and paint using time-proven techniques;

✓ Ability to intuitively draw whatever you see or imagine and progress from basic to advanced levels;

✓ Discover the principles guiding basic human anatomy, portraiture and landscape painting;

✓ Become confident using various media and techniques and learn how to apply them to your own artistic compositions;

✓ You will learn different art methods (both traditional and non conventional) which enable you to keep developing and improving your skills after the Course is Finished;

✓ Gain from the professional art critique and feedback of a professional artist;

✓ By the end of this program you will successfully develop your first significant art portfolio to become a versatile fine artist.

Meet the Tutor

Kelsey May Connor | B.A. (Hons) Fine Arts Kelsey, is a professional fine artist from Senglea. She has been studying art form a very young age under many master artists. Throughout her academic studies she has devoted most of her time delving in the studies of Representational and Surrealism Art at the Malta Institute of Fine Arts. Following her Honours in Fine Arts she continued to delve deeper in methods of the Classical Masters in Drawing and Painting. Despite her young age, Kelsey has been involved in many artistic projects both commercially and for private clients. She has been most recently renowned for her quick narration sketches on Kelma Kuljum on TVM and for the design of the Enemalta anniversary monument in Marsa.

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What to Expect?

100s of students have taken our beginner program in Drawing and Watercolour painting over the past 3 years… the main ingredient for constant progress? Talent can be over rated… Good’ol Commitment and Perseverance!

From the Watercolour painting course

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From the Drawing course

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Course 1: Fundamental to Realist Drawing

Foundations of Drawing- Line quality, Shape and Form

Fruit Still Life I – Chalk & Charcoals

Mixed Media Still Life II – Charcoal & Chalk Pastels

Technical Bargue Drawing – Proportionality, Volume, Fine Shading techniques

Introduction to Figurative Drawing – Facial Proportions & Features in Portrait Drawing

Entry Level: Beginners. No prior knowledge or skills required

Duration: 24 total hours // 12 sessions 1x per week

Course 2: An introduction to Watercolour Painting

The properties of Watercolour – techniques & methods

Colour Theory – Value study in one object painting

Landscape & Seascape painting (Elements of linear and aerial perspective)

Introduction to Ink and Watercolour

Mixed Media: Charcoal and Watercolour

Floral still life painting

Introduction to Outdoors watercolour painting (en plein air)

Entry Level: Beginners. Prior drawing skill is a plus

Duration: 24 total hours // 12 sessions 1x per week

Top-up Workshop: Pen and Watercolour

This creative workshop in Ink and Watercolour brings into focus a mixed media approach, intertwining 2 fundamental techniques: Pen and Watercolour. During this workshop students will be introduced to the precision of the calligraphy pen and ink versus the fluidity and vibrancy of the watercolour range. Inspired by the details of the traditional etching process, we will be reflecting on the tonality that can be achieved by the use of line to create a highly detailed masterpiece. The workshop is structured into 3 parts using 3 different techniques which will focus on creating technical detail and textures, fluidity in colour and black ink, and spontaneity of direct ink effect.

Entry Level: Intermediate. Drawing and basic watercolour skills are required*.

Duration: 8 total hours // 4 sessions 1x per week

* Students following this course should assume to have already followed the Drawing and Watecolour courses

Top-up Workshop: Watercolour Landscape Painting (En Plein Air)

With natural environment as our backdrop, the watercolour landscape painting workshop aims to bring students to one of Malta’s most picturesque and beautiful locations for a day of painting from location. During this day-workshop students learn to observe and record directly from nature (en plein air), and reproduce the landscape’s aerial perspective, natural rhythms, colour values and mood through the quick yet vibrant medium of watercolour.

Entry Level: Intermediate. Drawing and basic watercolour skills are required*.

Duration: 10 total hours // 3 sessions 1x per week

* Students following this course should assume to have already followed the Drawing and Watecolour courses

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“I truly recommend Art Classes. Kurt Bullock is an excellent teacher. Enjoyed every second of the course. Highly recommended.”
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“For those art lovers out there, Art Classes provides the right environment where you can indulge in learning about real art. If you’re hooked on classical and fine art, this is the place to be.”
Paul FarrugiaAfter attending the Classical Realism Introductory course and the Life Portrait Painting specialization course

“It was an amazing workshop! looking forward to the next 🙂”
Sephora BaldacchinoAfter attending the Golden Proportions

“Thank you 😊 Great opportunity. Loved every moment. 💚Ready for more😊😊 hope to work with you all very soon. Xxx”
Stephanie CalascioneAfter attending the Golden Proportions

“Thanks a lot, I'm very grateful for attending your workshps Štefan Priehyba Camilleri, was a great experience and very interesting. You really have a good way of explaining and delivering such knowledge. And also a big thanks to Kelsey and Andrei of Art Classes Malta too for making it happen. 🙂”
Raisa BusuttilAfter attending the Golden Proportions course

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“Kelsey May Connor was an Excellent Teacher....Highly Recommended !!”
Sandrina EnglandAfter attending the Classical Realism course | 07/04/19

“Art Classes Malta is a very good and professional school in Malta. I loved the courses of Painting and Classical Realism. The tutors were amazing and the level and depth of these courses is unparalleled locally. I have enrolled for another course in Interior Design.. looking forward for this new experience as well!”
Eman BusuttilAfter attending the Beginner Art programme and Classical Realism course

“I am truly enjoying coming to the course , I adore your work ! 😍Thank you for the experience you share with us!. Many thanks 😘”
Gina Laura SalibaAfter attending the Watercolour beginner's course

“My daughter really loves attending her lessons with ms Kelsey. I also attended 2 adult courses one with Kelsey and with Stefan.Great tutors I am very happy and thankful for offering us with such great courses!”
Carmen AgiusAfter attending the Beginner Art programme

“Great tutors, would recommend to anyone that wants to develop their drawing and painting skills or just spend some time doing what they enjoy.”
Alison RogersAfter attending the Classical Realism and Big Scale Anatomy courses

“Loved every second going to these lessons. Its hard to find such intelligent and skilled teachers here in Malta! Please keep organizing more courses for us adults.”
Raymond BorgAfter attending the Beginner Art programme and Big Scale Anatomy course

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“Nice environment, smiling people, valuable teaching. Lovely!!”
Roberto PrestigiacomoAfter attending the Classical Realism programme | 28/03/19

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“I never drew anything in my life, but after some lessons, I drew still life and faces. Also you learn how to look at things like never before Thanks only goes to Kelsey.”
Charles DemanueleAfter attending the Beginner Realist Drawing course | 09/05/19

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“Thoroughly recommend ACM. You don't have to be brilliant in art to join, you will learn techniques that will give you skills. lovely studio, relaxing music, very lovely and talented tutor. Very therapeutic, and satisfying !”
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Course Description

Programme Overview

Is this programme right for You?

Course Modules

What will you Learn after these courses?

Meet the Tutor

What to Expect?

From the Watercolour painting course

From the Drawing course

Subscribe and stay Tuned!

Course 1: Fundamental to Realist Drawing

Course 2: An introduction to Watercolour Painting

Top-up Workshop: Pen and Watercolour

Top-up Workshop: Watercolour Landscape Painting (En Plein Air)

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Course Description

Programme Overview

Is this programme right for You?

Course Modules

What will you Learn after these courses?

Meet the Tutor

What to Expect?

From the Watercolour painting course

From the Drawing course

Subscribe and stay Tuned!

Course 1: Fundamental to Realist Drawing

Course 2: An introduction to Watercolour Painting

Top-up Workshop: Pen and Watercolour

Top-up Workshop: Watercolour Landscape Painting (En Plein Air)

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