Home›Art & Drawing›Painting Courses›Landscape Painting Landscape Painting Book now DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS This course is designed for students eager to explore the beauty of nature through landscape painting. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced painter, you will develop skills in various techniques to capture natural scenes, ranging from sweeping vistas to intricate details, using a variety of mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media. At the end of this course, you will have developed and honed your landscape painting abilities that reflect your artistic journey. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Capture the beauty of natural scenes through colour, light and atmosphere through painting landscapes in your own creative style. Learn how to capture natural scenes, from wide vistas to smaller details Explore composition, colour and brushwork through practical exercises Experiment with different painting mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media Develop stronger observation skills when working from nature or reference images Build confidence painting landscapes in a supportive studio setting Understand how light, atmosphere and texture can shape a landscape painting Begin developing your own personal approach to landscape art Use the course as a springboard into further painting, drawing or mixed media classes Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 14 Nov 2026 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day Dominic Kennedy City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 09 Jan 2027 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 30 Jan 2027 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 28 Feb 2027 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 14 Mar 2027 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 14 Nov 14 Nov 2026 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Dominic Kennedy Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Jan 09 Jan 2027 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 30 Jan 30 Jan 2027 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Feb 28 Feb 2027 £119.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Mar 14 Mar 2027 £119.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Landscape Composition Learn how to structure a landscape painting, using composition, balance and viewpoint to guide the viewer’s eye. Colour and Atmosphere Explore colour theory and tonal choices to capture mood, light, weather and atmosphere in natural scenes. Brushwork and Texture Develop practical brushwork techniques to create movement, surface detail and expressive texture within your landscapes. Painting Mediums Experiment with mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media to discover different approaches to landscape painting. Observation and References Work from photographic references and direct observation, learning how to translate what you see into painted form. Personal Landscape Style Develop a more individual interpretation of landscape painting, building confidence in your own creative choices. Course Content Breakdown: Techniques and Focus Areas 1 Foundations of Landscape Painting Introduction to the genre and its traditions Choosing and preparing your surface and materials Establishing a basic toolkit for landscape painting 2 Working with Mediums: Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics Techniques unique to each medium How to switch between or combine mediums Understanding drying times, layering, and mixing 3 Light, Shadow & Natural Atmosphere Capturing the effects of light and weather Using tonal value and contrast for depth Creating atmospheric perspective 4 Composition in Landscape Framing and balancing your scene Using the rule of thirds, leading lines, and focal points Simplifying complex natural forms 5 Sketching & Observation Skills Quick studies vs detailed observation Sketching on location to gather references Developing confident drawing skills outdoors 6 Painting en Plein Air (Outdoors) Setting up efficiently in outdoor environments Responding to real-time changes in light and weather Tips for mobility, comfort, and safety while painting outdoors 7 Styles & Interpretation Exploring Impressionism, Realism, Expressionism and abstraction Adapting techniques to suit different visual styles Finding a personal voice through style experimentation 8 Texture, Layering & Mixed Media Building depth through layering paint Creating texture with palette knives, sponges, or natural materials Integrating mixed media to enhance visual interest 9 From Sketch to Finished Painting Planning and executing a complete landscape painting Refining your composition and colour palette Final touches and evaluating your work 10 Feedback & Reflection Group critique sessions and one-to-one feedback Reflective exercises to track progress and growth Ongoing advice for continuing your landscape practice Want to learn more? 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BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Dominic KennedyCity Academy Art Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 14 Nov 2026 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day Dominic Kennedy City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 09 Jan 2027 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 30 Jan 2027 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 28 Feb 2027 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 14 Mar 2027 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 09 May 2027 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 12 Jun 2027 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 Book Now 14 Nov 14 Nov 2026 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Dominic Kennedy Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Jan 09 Jan 2027 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 30 Jan 30 Jan 2027 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Feb 28 Feb 2027 £119.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Mar 14 Mar 2027 £119.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 May 09 May 2027 £119.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Jun 12 Jun 2027 £119.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Landscape Painting' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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