A Drawing class could include:

• Loosening up drawing exercises

• Ways to 'see'- simplifying shapes

• Composition principles

• Constructing a drawing/ proportion, perspective and layering objects

• modelling surfaces

• creating tonal detail

Each participant would need a A2 drawing pad, a range of graphite pencils 2H-4B, erasers- gum and vinyl, paper stumps, knife or sharpeners

Let’s say your personal interest is ‘sea shells’…

Beginner sessions might cover the fundamentals of making marks, using the equipment correctly and techniques to replicate the 3D form and texture of shells.

If you already have some drawing skills we could start with complex forms, lighting for tone and rendering for realism. Learn how to make those shells pop!

Regardless of your abilities, sessions would start with quick exercises then transition to more complex work.

You would be encouraged to work towards a final larger drawing of your chosen shell.

Equipment list

• A2 & A3 sized drawing paper pads- good quality

• A range of graphite pencils - at least HB, B, 2B, 4B & 6B

• Erasers- gum, vinyl, battery & fine pen erasers

• Sharpener and or stencil knife

• Set of paper stumps