Drawing in colour: summer school intensive

About this course

The course introduces chalk pastels through mark making, blending, overlaying and colour-mixing exercises. Participants develop studies concerned with tone, colour and composition, drawing on approaches used by historical and contemporary artists working with still life and pastel. Teaching combines demonstrations, practical exercises, brief individual tutoring and group discussion. Participants also reflect on their own work and develop ideas towards a final still-life drawing made from observation.

What you'll learn

• Describe key properties and uses of chalk pastels
• Apply mark-making techniques to create different visual effects
• Mix and organise colours to strengthen a drawing
• Construct compositions using varied drawing approaches
• Produce a still-life pastel drawing from observation

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course accommodates learners working through practical exercises and demonstrations. Participants should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, including health and safety information, and take part in group discussion and reflection on their work.

• Requires following simple written and verbal instructions.
• Includes group discussion and reflection on participants’ own work.

Before you go

• All drawing materials are provided.
• Participants may bring their own chalk pastels, pastel pencils or soft pastels.
• Pastel papers may be brought for experimentation.