Course Prices
Inside UK
£220.00
Outside UK
£245.00
Instalments UK & International
£220.00 in 3 instalments at £73.33 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
🎨 Beginners Painting Online Art Course
Tutored by Monika Cilmi BA, MA, PGCE
This course is a Certificate Course and is ideal for students with basic drawing skills who want to explore painting in a structured, supportive environment.
🖌️ What this course covers
This online course introduces you to a range of painting media — watercolours, oils, acrylics, and gouache — and encourages creative exploration through practical projects and tutor guidance. It’s designed to help you build confidence and discover which techniques you enjoy most.
- Experiment with watercolour, oil, acrylic, and gouache painting
- Explore composition, size, proportion, and layout
- Get personalised feedback from your tutor to help you improve
- Develop your own creative style through structured exercises
You’ll work at your own pace and receive tutor feedback on all your coursework.
👩🎓 Who is this course for?
- Beginners with some basic drawing skills who want to start painting
- Hobbyists exploring different painting media in a structured way
- Anyone looking for a gentle, supportive entry into the world of painting
The average duration is 3–4 months, but students have up to two years to complete the course.
🧑🏫 Meet your tutor
This course is tutored by Monika Cilmi, an experienced educator and practising artist. Monika brings a warm, encouraging teaching style and offers personalised, constructive feedback throughout your painting journey.
🖼️ See student work
❤️ Student feedback
"Just finished the ‘Beginners Painting’ Course and loved it. So I’ve signed up to do the certificate course in Oil Painting."
— L. Hurrell
"I was very happy with the course and would always recommend it."
— J. Strube
"I consider the site very good the same the courses, I will join soon another one. Thank you."
— A. Adriana Madalina
What's next?
If you're planning to take both the Beginners Drawing and Beginners Painting courses, consider our Drawing & Painting Diploma Course. It covers both areas and more, offering excellent value for money.
❓ FAQs
Is this course suitable for absolute beginners?
This course is best suited for students with basic drawing experience. If you're a complete beginner, you might wish to start with the Beginners Drawing Course.
What materials will I need?
You'll need basic painting supplies including watercolours, oils, acrylics, and gouache, along with suitable brushes and paper or canvas. Recommendations are included in the course materials.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Most students complete the course in 3–4 months, but you have up to two years to finish at your own pace.
Will I receive personal feedback?
Yes — your tutor will provide personalised feedback on your coursework, offering constructive suggestions to help you develop your skills.
Students are able to upload their artwork to the 'The Art Room' on our website. Each student is
given a unique username and password on enrolment for their own private area in
The Art Room.
Students can upload their artwork for the tutor to collect and
critique. The tutor will then upload feedback for the student to download. If
you do not have facilities to upload your artwork, you can mail your artwork to
the tutors centre and receive your artwork back with your critique.
It is essential you label all
packages/artwork with your student number.
All our courses are written to be your comprehensive guide into
each of their subject matters. We understand that students appreciate
clarification about various aspects of their work from a course tutor, whom
provide reassurance that techniques are put into practice effectively.
Each courses has its own dedicated Tutor. The tutor keeps the
course up to date and relevant to today's students. They are available to the
individual student for advice and encouragement. Each course has regular
exercises and assignments that are constructed in such a way as to give the
student the opportunity to practice the techniques learnt on the course and to
test themselves as they go along. Students are encouraged to submit the
assignment work to the college for the tutor to critique.
Coursework can be submitted online, as digital photographs, in your individual art room account and the tutor will upload their critique for you to download and retain forever.
On successful completion of this course you will have studied new skills and gained knowledge for your own enjoyment and development.
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Just finished the ‘Beginners Painting’ Course and loved it. So I’ve signed up to do the certificate course in Oil Painting
I was very happy with the course and would always recommend it.
I consider the site very good the same the courses, I will join soon another one. Thank you