Beginners Drawing - Investigate and use the Drawings of Famous Artists to Support and Develop your own Art (WHI26T021)
Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts
- Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
- End date: Tuesday, 23 March 2027
- Number of weeks: 10
- Time: 10:00 - 12:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale, The Gather, Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria. CA23 3AR
- Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe
- Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
About the course
This course is for learners who already enjoy drawing and painting and would like to develop their work further by revising basic drawing techniques (mark-making, tonal values, line, shape and form). Through suggested exercises and ideas, you will develop your skills by working on a chosen idea or theme. You will experiment with different techniques and colour palettes to produce a series of linked pieces. For example, your chosen theme could be trees with the aim to produce a series of drawings and paintings of the same tree during different seasons or you might prefer landscapes, and create a series of landscapes using different colour palettes.
How the course will be delivered
Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, discussions and regular support and encouragement.
What you'll need to bring
Basic sketching and drawing materials: A4 or/and A3 cartridge paper or a sketch book, a range of drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B and 6B), eraser, pencil sharpener, piece of charcoal. Each week, depending on the focus, further materials will be provided for you to also try and experiment with. However, feel free to bring along any other materials you may have which you think may be useful.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements. The course is perfect for people who have some basic knowledge of drawing but would like to experiment and learn about a wider range of materials and techniques.
Additional transferable skills:
Creativity and Visual Thinking, Problem-Solving, Fine Motor Skills, Resourcefulness, Planning and Organisation, Collaboration and Communication
Contact us
Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk