Seasons Art Class Module 1: Our Drawing Classes for Adults
Our comprehensive 14-week art course is designed for beginners and improvers. Building week-on-week, module one of the syllabus focuses on drawing lessons using pencils.
Pencil is one of the most versatile and widely used mediums in art. Learning to draw in pencil is a practical foundation on which to develop and hone your artistic ability.
Drawing
Sketching Classes for Adults
Our course begins with step-by-step drawing lessons that cover the fundamentals of creating art.
During the first module, our drawing classes will explore the features of pencils and drawing techniques, including:
- different grades of graphite pencils
- the effects that can be achieved with pencils
- choosing paper supports
- mark-making, texture and style
- hatching, cross-hatching and stippling
- shading and tonal values
- observation and sighting
- the effects of light and shadow
- enlarging with grids
- perspective, ellipses and proportion
- making initial sketches
- creating balanced compositions
- exploring portraiture
- trying still life drawing
- discovering figurative drawing
Our drawing lessons will help you master the essentials, supporting you with creating some exceptional artwork in just a few weeks. Did you know where you hold your pencil matters? The different effects between a blunt and well sharpened pencil? That you can scrape graphite off to create dust to blend with? Or the difference between erasers and what they will do for you?
Why Choose Our Drawing Classes for Adults
Three great reasons why you should choose Seasons Art Class:
Explore your creativity
It’s never too late to learn and discover a new passion! We have a range of ages, with some students in their 80s and 90s!
Expert tuition
Our seasoned artists give practical demonstrations and provide personalised support with a full colour handout to take home and collect.
Make friends
When you join a Seasons Art Class, you’ll find yourself in a warm and welcoming environment with a cuppa and like-minded others who – more often than not – become a new set of friends to meet up with in the week and do art together outside of class!
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