Drawing for Beginners

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Description

This is a practical course designed to give you the basic skills of drawing in a positive and encouraging environment. You will be introduced to a range of drawing media including pencil, charcoals and ink. You will learn about light, volume and detail and you will leave this course with the confidence to be creative with a range of drawing mediums.

Materials

The course fee includes an allowance for materials. It is not necessary to bring any materials.

Who should attend?

Beginners - no experience necessary!

Testimonials

Hello Anne,

As you know, I have taken a variety of the applied art classes on offer through the Selwyn Community Education program in an attempt to "kick start" an art practice. Having studied art many, many years ago I had intended to pick it up again "later". Later is now. Lucky for me Selwyn offers a wide range of applied art classes. To get started I took a Basic Drawing class which dealt with basic techniques, materials and design. It was quite elementary and a good way to get started.

Drawing Birds with Soft Pastels was a very fun and lively class suitable for all. The tutor was welcoming and encouraging to all levels of experience and ability.

The Life Drawing class gave an introduction to several different approaches to drawing the human form. It was a  pleasure to have the opportunity to draw from a live model.

Abstraction and Pattern provided an opportunity to get a feel for using acrylic paints. After exercises using music to get a feel for patterns as expressed through the music, students were encouraged to jump right in and paint.

The Abstract Painting Workshop took a different approach. Some initial instruction regarding colour values and composition led to the hands-on portion of the class. Again, all levels of ability and experience were welcomed.

Flowers in Watercolour was fun but more challenging than I had expected. To achieve something that looks light and right is more difficult that it looks! However watercolour painting is more conducive to to pursuing at home as it can be done in a more limited space. I'll keep trying!

I'm looking forward to the upcoming Oil Painting Essentials to complete my reintroduction to various medium. Now its up to me. I am thankful that the Selwyn Community Education program has afforded me this opportunity to investigate and experiment with so many different approaches.

Helene T November 2023

I loved all of it, we used different materials most classes and that really helped me see what I preferred to use. February 2023

The course was excellent! I can’t believe what I achieved with just six classes and I never drew before. Really happy. The teacher was excellent! I  enjoyed the simple and clear explanations of your teacher. She is always positive and encouraging and takes time to check everyone’s work during the class. Feb 2023

Loved the course - last time I drew was back when I was a small child, about fifty years ago. Chloe has given me confidence to try different techniques and explore my abilities. I am thrilled with my new found skills. I will be doing another course and have taken up drawing most nights as I find it a great way to relax. Feb 2023

Learning new techniques and ways of doing things. I am a beginner after all - it was the perfect level class for me. Feb 2023

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