Using a sketchbook: materials and techniques

City Lit

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    London

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    Different dates available

- Exploring ways of gathering visual information and research using your sketchbook
- Developing your sketchbook further using explorative practical exercises
- Using your sketchbook with more confidence whilst off-site and in the studio
- Considering how artists use sketchbooks and the benefits of using a sketchbook as part of your art practice.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Identify ways in which artists use sketchbooks and how they can be a key part to your practice
- Use various drawing techniques to record visual information
- Use a sketchbook whilst on location
- Use a sketchbook for further development and experimentation
- Translate sketchbook work into new drawings or paintings
- Introduce a more explorative and experimental approach to your artistic practice.

Please bring an A4 hardback sketchbook and any drawing media you may have. All other basic materials are provided.

If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

Presentations, demonstrations, practical work, individual and group tutoring, and group discussion.

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Course programme

On Saturday, we will start the day looking at how artists use sketchbooks, how they can serve as a means of recording visual information and a space for further experimentation and reflection. We will then complete a series of practical exercises centred on drawing techniques that will help with both observation and recording visual information. In the afternoon we will go out to work on location using your sketchbooks to record objects or spaces you find interesting or inspirational.

On Sunday, we will be back in the studio to develop your sketchbook work further, using a variety of methods and media that can help you explore your ideas. You can continue working in your sketchbooks, developing your original drawings into exciting new directions or you can transfer your sketchbook ideas into new drawings, paintings or mixed media work, with your sketchbook serving as source material and a place to develop your ideas in the future.

Additional information

The sketchbook course, contemporary art sketchbook walk, large scale sketchbook courses and more. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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