This one-day sketching course focuses on drawing interior spaces using perspective techniques. The fundamentals of one and two-point perspective will be covered through a series of drawing exercises. You will learn how to illustrate interiors from different viewpoints and populate these spaces with furniture, accessories and architectural details.

The course aims to help you understand perspective drawing and apply techniques to create drawings that have depth and the appropriate proportion. Both drawing from the imagination and using photographic references is incorporated into the learning process. Sketching will take place in the studio.

Working with pencil and drawing pens, you will also be encouraged to find and develop your own unique style. The course is suitable for anyone interested in sketching interiors, from complete beginners to students seeking to develop their drawing skills further, and interior designers wanting to illustrate and express ideas.

By the end of the day, you will have produced a series of interior sketches using both one and two-point perspective drawing techniques. You will have improved your ability to draw in three-dimensions and, with the confidence gained, be able to apply this to your future drawings.

Included

On this course the College will supply most of the drawing materials you will need, including an A4 spiral bound sketchbook, A3 cartridge paper, A4 tracing paper, a variety of fineliner pens, pencils, eraser and a marker pen.

What students need to bring

• Pencil sharpener

Optional (not essential):

• Any other drawing pens of choice, e.g. fineliners, fountain pens, biro, coloured fineliners, etc. or coloured pencils
• Promarker or Copic pen/s

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Daily Timetable

Course teaching 10am–4.15pm
Students arrive 9.30am-10.00am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 10am-1pm
Lunch break 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm–4.15pm (15 minute break)
Teaching finishes 4.15pm

Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.

Refreshments

Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.

Safety

Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.

Refunds and cancellations

Please refer to our terms & conditions below.

Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

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