Introduction to charcoal - Taster session with Jerry Smith
Ref: STM41573
About this course
A taster session to introduce you to drawing and mark-making with charcoal. This two hour taster session will be held on the Gardens Gatehouse Craft Table. Please access via the Gardens Entrance.
Course Description
Your tutor will show you how to construct a landscape drawing from photo reference using pencil and charcoal to draw and shade in areas of tone. Learn about composition, perspective, tonal contrast and how to make a variety of marks in charcoal to represent form, depth and texture.
What you'll make:
- An A4 size charcoal drawing of a scene from West Dean Gardens
Course Materials
Included
- A4 plain paper
- Photo reference
- An assortmetn of charcoal to use during the course
What students need to bring
- An apron
Timetable
This two-hour taster session will be held at our Craft Table in the Gardens Gatehouse. Please access via the Gardens entrance.
Start time: 10am
Finish time: 12pm
General Information
Tutors
Accommodation
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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