Drawing Courses

...Drawing the human figure as a subject matter has held a fascination for artists for centuries up until the present day. Whether you have attended classes previously or perhaps have never drawn the human figure before, you will receive a warm welcome on this course that gives you the chance... Learn about: Mark making, Life Drawing...

...In this short practical workshop you will explore the popular animation technique of overlaying charcoal drawing made famous by the animator William Kentridge. The technique produces surprising experimental results as layers of images build leaving the traces of earlier drawing and erasing. Using...

...Explore the richness of drawing, painting and the creative imagination through a variety of practical methods and guided exercises to access and develop your imagination. The aim of the course is to step aside from formal understanding and to engage directly with your perception, energy...

...You will be introduced to perspective drawing, which can be partially measured, using plan and elevation drawings to scale as source. You will also learn how to read and draw simple plans and elevations to scale. Material will be user friendly. What previous students liked... Learn about: Interior Design, Perspective Drawing...

...This course is for mixed abilities, wanting to understand traditional methods for creating a portrait in drawing materials The class will start with basic observational drawing and progress to more detail You will work primarily from observation from portrait models...

...This course is for you if you want to develop digital arts skills in an experimental life drawing situation. You will have access to a life model and will be able to draw directly onto the computer using Wacom technology, and manipulate it in Adobe Photoshop. The digital arts studio is equipped...

...This course offers a comprehensive and creative approach to learning how to draw. The carefully constructed exercises will take you through the all the steps you need to learn the fundamental drawing skills from scratch. Once this level is reached at the end of term 1 it is possible to continue...

...The course focuses on how visual elements function in altering the content and meaning of work, and how these can be deployed to control the mood and impact of an image. Talks and practical work combine to allow you to explore this in the drawings you make from observation...

...Through demonstration and simple practical exercises this course will provide an intensive and stimulating introduction to some of the possible uses of the versatile iPad . Our focus will be on the practice of painting and drawing as facilitated by the “Brushes redux” software...

...This course offers a comprehensive and creative approach to extend your abilities in using line, tone, texture and composition to create exciting drawings from observation. While using a variety of drawing materials and experimenting with different approaches to drawing, you will be encouraged...

...This course will introduce you to a wide range of inspiring projects that will enable you to explore your creativity through mark-making, collage, drawing and printing, and other mixed media techniques. You will explore the use of mixed media and drawing as art forms, as ways of exploring...

... as how to use drawing and painting materials when working on big pieces...

... and image-making, in an expressive and creative way. Some drawing experience would be an advantage. Projects may be interpreted in either an abstract or more literal manner. The course may appeal to anyone interested in mixed-media drawing, but also suggests common links with fine art, sculpture...

... today. The course will also examine historic and contemporary modes of drawing/painting presentation from the wall to the cabinet, the object, the projection, the assemblage and beyond. "Drawing and painting Techniques" will attempt to answer all those "How is it done?" questions you've ever wanted...

...The City Lit drawing year, Extended Drawing for artists and makers, is designed for the experienced drawing student or arts practitioner who wants to develop their personal approach to drawing and enhance their art practice. Drawing in it’s widest sense will be explored, from drawing... Learn about: Communication Training...

...Exploring the reasons why Sculptors use drawings for different reasons:- • Practising: rehearsing: Problem solving for final artwork Which are later used for reference when working directly with the material [Brancusi] • Workings for the sculptor themselves • For assistant, practitioners... Learn about: 3d training...

...Engage in a variety of methods for inspiring an innovative and exploratory approach to drawing. We will aim to Identify the value of both analytical and experimental approaches and the relationship between them in the drawing process. Explore the role of spontaneity, perception and empathy... Learn about: Life Drawing...

...To anatomize is to take something apart. This course aims to give you a basic grounding in how anatomical structures affect surface forms of the body and how to work this knowledge into your drawing practice. This course focuses on both portrait and life drawing. However, the issues that effect... Learn about: Life Drawing...

...We will try out a range of different drawing materials such as charcoal, pastel, pen and ink and watercolour pencils and you will be given useful...

...On this course you will learn strategies to help you draw the figure more accurately and/or expressively. You will explore ways to approach life drawing, including the use of a variety of materials... Learn about: Life Drawing...