Drawing and Painting from Nature - adult education class

Course overview

Drawing and Painting from Nature uses nature as the starting point for making rewarding and expressive art. Not only does nature inspire us to make art, often we find ourselves feeling closer to nature through the act of making art.

On this course we will learn some of the technical and creative skills associated with different approaches to drawing and painting from natural objects, and discover some of the history behind this kind of art.

This is a practical course, so you will be trying your hand at drawing and painting from natural objects set up by your tutor, and you will be encouraged to experiment with a range of approaches, from accurate studies through to more individual and expressive forms of art.

This is an adult education course open to everyone. No previous experience is necessary.

Reading material or special equipment needed (if any)

You will need to provide your own art materials. Details will be sent to you before the start of the course.

Term dates

•  Spring Term: week beginning 12 January 2026 until week ending 20 March 2026

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course please contact the tutor, Zoë Dorelli at zoedorelli@icloud.com 

If you have any questions about enrolment please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).