Drawing & Colour (All Levels)

About this course

The course introduces key drawing principles including line, space, tone, composition, proportion and perspective, with observational drawing used to interpret and record visual information. Participants work with materials such as pencil, charcoal, ink, collage and paint, while developing an understanding of colour theory, colour mixing and colour relationships. Teaching combines demonstrations, handouts and examples of artists’ work. Projects are adjusted to suit different levels, and the balance between drawing and colour varies across the terms.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic principles of observational drawing
• Assess proportion and perspective when recording what is seen
• Use pencil, charcoal and ink in drawing projects
• Explain aspects of colour theory, including colour mixing and relationships
• Interpret visual information through drawing and colour

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners, learners returning to drawing after a break and those with some experience who want to revisit fundamental skills. As an all-levels class, projects are set according to each participant’s skill level.

• Suitable for learners who have never drawn or painted before
• Accommodates participants with different levels of drawing experience
• Projects are adjusted to the individual’s skill level

Before you go

• For the first session, bring sketching pencils such as 2B, 4B and 6B, an eraser, a sharpener, loose sheets of cartridge paper and several sheets of scrap paper.
• A further materials list is provided when joining the course; most materials can be bought in the school shop.