Learn to Draw

About this course

The course introduces the fundamentals of drawing, including line, texture, tone, mark-making and proportion. Participants will work from still life and natural forms before exploring subjects such as plants, the human form, landscapes, architecture and interiors. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations with observational drawing and experimentation. The course also considers different ways of interpreting visual information, including approaches inspired by the work of other artists and a range of drawing styles.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic principles of observational drawing
• Use line, texture, tone and varied marks to interpret visual information
• Assess proportion using demonstrated drawing methods
• Experiment with pencil, charcoal, pastel, conté and pen and ink
• Develop observational techniques across still life, natural forms and other subjects

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners, including people who have not drawn before or who are returning to drawing after several years. Participation centres on tutor demonstrations, observational exercises and experimentation with different ways of working.

Before you go

• Bring a range of pencils and charcoal to the first session.
• A list of further materials will be provided when joining the course; most materials can be bought from the school shop.