Drawing Classes
Are you interested in trying something new, acquiring new skills or developing existing ones? Join us in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where you can practice your passion, engage in creative training, and share ideas with like-minded individuals, regardless of age or skill level.
The classes provide a unique opportunity to explore, improve, and apply your visual artistic skills in a way that suits your interests. With a flexible approach to learning, the focus is on self-discovery and enhancing your taste. Come and enjoy the journey of creativity in the company of others, and let your inventive side thrive!
Approach
Explore how lines can create various effects like contour, gesture, and texture, conveying movement, structure, and emotion. Learn about the unique characteristics of charcoal and pencil, including texture, blending, and range of tones for drawing different effects.
Improve your observational skills by closely studying natural objects, such as plants, flowers and landscapes. Explore how variations in tone can create the illusion of space, light, and volume in a composition.
Get acquainted with various genres such as still-life and portraiture. Study the human form and experience modes of expression in monochrome or colour. The classes are designed to deepen your understanding and mastery of visual art, offering a rich journey through different techniques and styles.
Weekly Classes
Join our workshop to explore the art of drawing in the first set of sessions.
- When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where: The Art Room, Ringwood Waldorf School
- Duration: 10 weeks, 5th October - 7th December 2024
- Course Fee: £30 per session or £250 for the entire course (materials included)
- Concessions: Available for students or youth under 23 years old preparing to study art or related subjects
Introductory Session:
- Date: 28th September 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: The Art Room, Ringwood Waldorf School
Registration:
- How to Register: Register your interest in the school office or online. See the registration form below.
Workshop Introductory Session
Join us for an introductory session on 28th September at 10 am in the Art Room. This is an opportunity to meet the workshop leader, discuss the course aims, register, and get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there!
Outline of the Course
Exploring Lines
- Contour Drawing: Exercises that focus on drawing the outlines of objects helping participants understand the shapes and forms of different objects by paying attention to their edges.
- Gesture Drawing: Introduction to quick sketches that capture the movement and posture of figures, to help loosen up and focus on the overall essence of the subject rather than fine details.
- Texture Techniques: Experiment with lines to create different textures and patterns, to learn how to use lines to suggest different surfaces and materials.
Charcoal and Pencil
- Charcoal Techniques: The use of charcoal for blending, shading, and creating a wide range of tones. The focus is on the charcoal for both broad strokes and fine details.
- Pencil Techniques: Precision with pencils, focusing on hatching, cross-hatching, and the use of pressure to create depth and texture, to help understand how to build up tonal values gradually.
Drawing from Nature
- Studying Natural Objects: Drawing plants, flowers, and landscapes, paying attention to the details and forms found in nature, to improve the ability to capture realism.
- Tonal Variation: Exploring how changes in light and shadow can create the illusion of space and volume, to observe how light interacts with different surfaces and how to represent this in drawings.
Light & Shadow
- Chiaroscuro Techniques: Introduce the concept of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark to create a sense of depth.
- Volume Creation: Practice shading techniques to give objects a three-dimensional appearance. This session will focus on understanding how light falls on objects and how to represent that in drawings.
Still-Life Composition
- Objects: Basics of composition, arranging objects for a still-life drawing, balance, focal points, and the use of negative space.
- Capturing Detail: Focus on the intricate details of everyday objects, to observe the subject.
Portraiture
- Understanding Proportions: Study the human form and facial features, emphasising the correct proportions.
- Expressive Techniques: Explore how to convey emotion and character through line, shading, and other drawing techniques.
The Workshop Leader
Csaba studied painting and art history in Budapest and trained as a Waldorf teacher in London. With over ten years of experience at Ringwood Waldorf School, he teaches art, art history, and history. In addition to his teaching role, Csaba leads art workshops, offers adult educational courses, and organises the Class 12 cultural trip to Italy, which focuses on the Italian Renaissance.
Location
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