Drawing for Beginners

Discover the joy of drawing. Develop skills, technique and confidence in order to create artwork in your own individual style. Learn about elements of art, including: tone, composition and spatial arrangement. Simple exercises, will show you tricks and techniques that will give your drawing impact. All levels accommodated. Skills learned can be used as a lead up to more advanced works. Subject matter will include still life and images based on individual selection

Entry Requirements

None – this course is for absolute beginners and for those wishing to develop their drawing further.

Student Instructions

Own materials required:

  • A3 Sketch Book (Cartridge paper)
  • A range of lead pencils approximately 6 + including H, HB, B,2B, 4B, 6B,8B.
  • 1 Graphite Pencil
  • 1 Compressed charcoal stick
  • 1 Willow Charcoal Stick
  • Art Eraser
  • Metal Sharpener
  • Ruler
  • Paper stump

Topics

Tutorials on drawing implements, tonal rendering, positive and negative space, line work, spatial placement, perspective and colour will all be covered

Career Prospects

Not applicable

Delivery Style

Demonstrations and exercises will enable you to observe, listen and understand drawing. Individual guidance will follow group tutorials.

Outcomes

An understanding of how to confidently design and construct a drawing, and to be able to develop an individual style.