Workshops → Drawing Methods
Drawing Methods
An introduction to some of the fundamentals of drawing, helping to build your confidence in drawing from life.
Upcoming Course Dates
There are currently no upcoming sessions, but watch this space for upcoming dates in 2026!
For private workshops, please contact me.
Course Description
This practical and skills-led course centres around formal aspects of drawing, focusing on developing methods to focus attention and see better. This will reveal how the skill of drawing is something that everyone can learn and develop further. We will unpack formal aspects such as shape, proportion, value, form and space, and try a range of materials to explore them for ourselves. We will work from a range of different subject matter, including natural forms, found objects, landscape and interior spaces. We’ll also take a closer look at examples from art through the ages, broadening our understanding of drawing as a versatile tool and a way of engaging with the world.
Overview
5 weeks of 2.5 - 3 hour sessions. 10 spaces available.
Each session will start with a brief introduction, followed by a mix of led and self-directed exercises, of both short duration and more sustained studies. There will be time for group discussion and reflection, as well as one-to-one guidance and conversation. Breaks included.
Is this class for me?
This course is for all! Whether you haven’t drawn for a long time and wish to get back into it, or you regularly draw but wish to refresh your looking - all levels of drawing experience are welcome.
Course open to anyone aged 18 or over.
Materials
A selction of drawing paper and basic materials are included.
If you have drawing media you already like to use, you’re welcome to bring these.
Please bring
There will be facilities for making basic hot drinks, but please bring your own refreshments for the break if you prefer.
