Beginner's Drawing Course
Starts Thursday 9 January 2025 - Scarborough
Available spaces
This 6-week course is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of drawing. Each session will build on essential techniques, helping you develop your confidence and skills through hands-on practice and guided instruction. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in drawing and the tools to continue exploring your creativity. Week 1: Introduction to Drawing Basics Overview of materials and tools Understanding line, shape, and form Warm-up exercises: contour drawing and sketching simple objects Developing observational skills Week 2: Exploring Light and Shadow Introduction to shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling) Understanding light source and creating volume Drawing basic forms (spheres, cubes, cylinders) with light and shadow Week 3: Perspective and Proportion Introduction to one-point and two-point perspective Drawing objects in space with correct proportions Learning how to measure and compare proportions in a still life Week 4: Drawing from Life: Still Life Setting up a still life composition Applying observational skills, shading, and perspective to a real-life subject Focusing on details, textures, and depth Week 5: Portrait Drawing Basic anatomy of the face Proportions of facial features Sketching portraits from reference images and live subjects Week 6: Final Project and Review Putting everything together: choose a subject to draw (still life, portrait, landscape) Applying all learned techniques: line, shading, perspective, proportion Individual feedback and guidance By the end of this course, you’ll have a portfolio of work showcasing your journey and growth in drawing, along with the confidence to continue your creative exploration. All materials are provided. Suitable for complete beginners. Every Thursday Thursday 9 January to Thursday 13 February 2025 1.30pm - 4pm with Richard Burton This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials and refreshments.
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