Create Your Own Abstract Canvas Painting
You will create your own abstract canvas painting to boost your health and wellbeing by appreciating the beauty of the visual world around you.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Part Time Non Released
Qualification:
Other
Location:
Brownlow Fold Community Learning Centre
Course Code:
CR280-CLPC
Course Length:
14
Start Date:
16/09/2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
You will create your own abstract canvas painting to boost your health and wellbeing by appreciating the beauty of the visual world around you.
Group Times
- Wednesday : 13:00 - 16:00
Fees
Tuition Fee: £165.90
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
You will learn about the following topics:
• Recognise the mental health benefits of painting.
• Explore and apply at least five abstract painting techniques.
• Experiment with and mix at least four different textures into your paint.
• Design and create your own abstract painting on canvas.
• Recognise the mental health benefits of painting.
• Explore and apply at least five abstract painting techniques.
• Experiment with and mix at least four different textures into your paint.
• Design and create your own abstract painting on canvas.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will agree an individual learning plan (ILP) with your tutor identifying what you want and need to gain from the course. You will build up a folder of work which shows the range of skills and knowledge you have developed. You will receive supportive feedback throughout the course and track your progress through your Individual Learning Plan.
Entry Requirements
To join the course, you MUST be 19 or over with an interest in improving your wellbeing. Regular attendance and a basic level of English skills are also required of all learners.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Other courses available to support your learning:
• Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
• Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
• Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
• A range of employability skills courses
Information, advice and guidance is available at all Bolton College centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment.
• Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
• Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
• Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
• A range of employability skills courses
Information, advice and guidance is available at all Bolton College centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment.
Who Can I Speak To?
Emma Barber Lecturer 01204 482900 emma.barber@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
• A ring binder folder to keep your work organised is essential.
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
• You can bring your own device to support learning.
New Bury:
Computer Suites
Café serving hot & cold food
Ample car parking
Portable hearing loop
Brownlow Fold:
o Spacious Sports Hall
o Fully equipped Cookery Room
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Designated Craft Room
Deane & Derby:
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Multi-media & interactive white boards
o Prayer Room
o Ample car parking
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
• You can bring your own device to support learning.
New Bury:
Computer Suites
Café serving hot & cold food
Ample car parking
Portable hearing loop
Brownlow Fold:
o Spacious Sports Hall
o Fully equipped Cookery Room
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Designated Craft Room
Deane & Derby:
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Multi-media & interactive white boards
o Prayer Room
o Ample car parking
English and maths classes - for adults and young people who want that grade or confidence boost.
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