Do you want to improve your drawing skills?

This explorative introduction into drawing is a great foundation for all-things creative. This course will help build confidence in drawing from observation and imagination and understanding of line, form, proportion and composition. We will look at materials and tools to provide a broader understanding of drawing and how to find your own style and technique

Everybody has their own unique style of drawing. The practice of drawing is a simple and accessible means to become more mindful and focused.

On this day course there will be opportunities to be experimental and learn playful techniques alongside more focused observations considering scale and composition. You will be guided to work intensely, rapidly, abstractly and prolifically using a variety of materials. You will learn how to make simple drawing tools and how to experiment with them.

This course is for beginners and experienced alike.

Included

The College will provide cartridge paper, an A1 drawing board and some graphite crayons to share amongst the group, however we ask students to please bring their own set of graphite pencils (2B – 6B) and masking tape.

What students need to bring

• Pencils assorted such as: graphite sticks, water soluble graphite sticks, Conté à Paris sketching pencils, watercolour pencils, etc.
• Pencil sharpener and eraser
• Black Indian ink
• Dipping pen
• Roll of masking tape
• Chalk pastels, inks
• Masking fluid and masking tape

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio.

Student registration: 10.30am - 11am
Course teaching: 11am – 5.15pm 
Morning session: 11am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes: 5.15pm  
 

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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