Drawing

In this course, designed for beginner to intermediate students, the emphasis will be on enjoyment and developing confidence. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of materials and different approaches to drawing and build up their own mark-making ‘vocabulary’ at their own speed.

Reference to drawings by contemporary and historical artists will help inform, inspire and develop the drawing. Sessions will cover the use of line, tone, texture and composition and will include group instruction as well as opportunities for individual discussion and feedback.

The course aims to help students identify their strengths and build up a knowledge of materials and techniques with which to develop their drawing skills.

Further details
In the first session, students will explore different materials and ways of making marks. We will experiment with media such as pencil, charcoal, graphite and conte to discover the range of marks that can be achieved.

We will also look at techniques such as frottage and ‘lifting out’ as a means of gaining familiarity with the materials, building confidence and as a gentle introduction to making marks on paper.

Later sessions will introduce the use of line, tone, form and composition. Students will experiment with observing and drawing objects such as domestic implements and organic natural forms.