Drawing & Printmaking

Pastels

Tue 27 Jul 2021 — Tue 21 Sep 2021

Jim Buchanan begint

Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso.

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Explore Print

Tue 27 Jul 2021 — Tue 21 Sep 2021

Shana James begint

Always wanted to try printmaking? Looking to extend your skills? You'll be guided through different printmaking techniques by tutor Shana James. Work on your own project or ask her for an idea. Working with both linocut and drypoint  try your hand at both throughout the course.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint

Wed 28 Jul 2021 — Wed 22 Sep 2021

Shana James beg

Are you a complete beginner and not sure where to start? Then this course is perfect for you! Be introduced to three artistic methods – drawing, printmaking and painting. This is a great opportunity to develop some basic skills in an encouraging environment and identify your interests and strengths.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Drawing Focus – Learn to Draw in Pencil

Wed 28 Jul 2021 — Wed 22 Sep 2021

Shana James beg

In this back to basics course all you need is a pencil, an eraser and paper. A portable skill you can do anywhere. A step by step beginners drawing class teaching you the basics of observational pencil drawing. Includes seeing and recording accurately, shading, making objects look 3 dimensional. Improve your drawing skills so you can draw any thing.

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Printmaking – Copper Etching

Thu 29 Jul 2021 — Thu 23 Sep 2021

Shana James begint

Learn the traditional technique of copper etching. Etching is safe and fume free. Create fine delicate lines for small-scale images. Images can be printed multiple times using FAC's etching press. Whether you are new to etching or have some experience this class provides you with everything you need.

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Drawing – The Basics

Fri 30 Jul 2021 — Fri 24 Sep 2021

Rodney Sinclair begint

Drawing is a wonderful and rewarding endeavour and can be an art form in itself, or act as a beneficial adjunct to painting, and many other creative pursuits.
The simple act of drawing on a regular basis will, above all teach you to see, increasing your ability to observe the world around you. An essential skill for the visual artist.
Learn from the ground up, the fundamentals of drawing which include Form, Line, Tonal Values, Perspective Theory and the proper use of traditional mainstream materials such as Graphite Pencil, Charcoal, Conte, Ink and expressing in colour with the all favourite Colour Pencils.

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (Saturdays)

Sat 31 Jul 2021 — Sat 04 Sep 2021

Sean Wain beg

Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills in an encouraging environment. Learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and how to use different materials through exercises and demonstrations.

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Botanical Illustration

Sat 07 Aug 2021

Jenessa King begint

Create beautiful works on paper and learn the skills to produce a colour illustration. Working in pencil, fineliner pen and watercolour, learn skills to create line, shape, form, depth and definition with colour.

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Life Drawing in a Day

Sun 08 Aug 2021

Gera Woltjer begint

A day to explore life drawing using slow contour line drawings followed by rapid gestural drawings. Emphasis is on capturing quality of line and the description of form. Session is with a life model.

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