Drawing Techniques

About

No matter what medium you enjoy using, be it paint, pastel or clay, learning the fundamental drawing techniques will further develop your natural drawing ability.

This 10-week art course is designed to develop observational and expressive drawing techniques and skills. This course is suitable for beginners or those wishing to explore aspects of their own practice.

***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 0176660***

Please note that all courses in our 2021 Winter Programme will be going ahead. If for any reason our venues have to close due to restrictions, our courses will be going ahead online which means no course cancellations. Book with confidence and start the new year off in a positive mindful and creative way.

*Courses starting during the current national lockdown will begin online and will continue in person once the restrictions are lifted.*

Thursday evenings , 6:45pm - 9:00pm

(£160 for 10-week course)

Programme:

1. Mark Making – Using pencil/mixed media to create a wide variety of marks

2. Observation – how we observe the world

3. Synchronising the hand with the eye

4. Tone and shading

5. Composition and scale

6. Marks into meaning, loosening up

7. Inspiration from other artists work

8. Introduction to portrait drawing

9. Tactile drawing

10. Still life drawing

Materials:

Drawing Pencils

A3 Sketch Pad

Eraser

Assorted Charcoal

Pencil Sharpener

Tutor: Sarah Jane Richards

Sarah Jane is an experienced tutor and artist, who has taught drawing to children and adults for many years.

Revised Dates:

Thursday evenings, 6:45- 9:00pm

February 11th, 18th, 25th

March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

April 1st, 8th, 15th