FDAD drawing day with Caroline Wendling and Chris Gilvan-Cartwright

Ref: SDD40342

Places available

About this course

Please note that this drawing day is only bookable by West Dean Foundation Diploma in Art and Design students (FDAD). The focus of the Drawing Day is to explore drawing in its broadest sense and to develop confidence in self-directed study. Chris Gilvan-Cartwright will introduce the subject and provide support and guidance throughout the day. To book your place click the BOOK NOW button.

If you wish to book a tutorial, this will be on the same day with Caroline Wendling and must be booked together with your drawing day by telephone.

General Information

Tutors

Caroline Wendling Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation

Caroline Wendling

Core Team Tutor - Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Short Course Tutor

Caroline Wendling's work explores ideas of place and belonging through layered projects that draw on history and explore local myths, inviting re-imagings of sites. She takes her audience on a physical, sensory and emotional journey leaving them with a poetic encounter and a story to tell.

Chris Gilvan-Cartwright

Chris Gilvan-Cartwright, aka The Baron Gilvan, is a painter, performer and animator.
Graduating from Central St Martins he won the Royal Overseas League bursary to paint in India and Nepal. He designed the BBC Proms logos for two seasons, has exhibited extensively and performed at the Jerwood Gallery Hastings. Chris also trained at Kracow Academy of Fine Arts, Poland, and University of Brighton. He has taught over 20 years from Foundation to Degree level. Chris is a member of Central Illustration Agency and has illustrated 20 children's books, including 'Becoming Me', Frances Lincoln Publishing.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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