DRAWING AND SKETCHING

Location:
Llanover Hall Arts Centre,
Romilly Rd,
Cardiff
CF5 1FH

Term Time:
Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am

11 Weeks

BOOK ONLINE from the 4TH SEPTEMBER 2023
WITH Adult Learning Cardiff
Need help Call Llanover Hall Art Centre 029 2063 1144
Or go to Llanover Hall and book on in the Office.

TERM 1​​
Starts: Thursday 28 September 2023
Half term: Monday 30 October 2022 to Friday 3 November 2023
Ends: Thursday 14 December 2023

TERM 2
Starts: Thursday 11 January 2024​
Half term: Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024
Ends: Thursday  28 March 2024​

TERM 3
Starts: Thursday 8 April 2024
Half term: Monday 27 May 2023 to Friday 30 May 2024
Ends: Thursday ​ 8 July 2024

SEA TURTLE, HB PENCIL.

See more studies on the SEA TURTLE website page. 

About this course

The course explores drawing and sketching. Step-by-step demonstrations are provided throughout for all abilities to follow. This is an exciting and expressive course discovering the wonders of sketching and drawing.

The course explores drawing techniques for charcoal, pencils, colour pencils, conté, pen and inks.
 
Tuition will include discussions based on six core principles: the perception of edges, spaces, relationships, light and dark, expression, and the 'Whole'.
 
Instruction will be given throughout the Year (Term 1-3) on perspective, portrait and figures, expressive/abstract sketching, and representational drawing. Exploring various themes such as from the animal world, nature, emotions/senses landscape, seascapes, people, still life and buildings.

The course will begin with exploring marking making with the humble and magnificent pencil. You will need your sketchbook or cartridge paper, putty rubber/eraser and sharpener.

As the course progresses additional media will be introduced.
 
You will be sent regular information via email for the media and themes, with advice on where to purchase additional materials prior to each project. The full list is here for you too with recommendations from Amazon and Jacksons Art.

If you have signed up for this course via Adult Learning Cardiff (To book on click here) Please email me at info@peneloperosecowley.com so that I may add you my course email list.
 
Projects are spread over 1-2 weeks to give you plenty of time to complete drawings and sketches.

Materials

(See products below for suggestions from Amazon or click the underlined for Jacksons Art recommendations)

• A3 Sketch pad, with good quality cartridge paper at least 130gms.
• Graphite Drawing Pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 7B, 8B. I also recommend Stedtler’s ‘Mars Lumograph Black’ for a matt finish.
• Graphite graded pencil are also good, but they do have a slight shine especial on the darker grades.
• Conté Sticks or Pencils Faber Castell have a good selection.
• Pencil sharpener
  
• Faber Castell Putty rubber
• Pasler Eraser Pencil
  
• Hair spray or Fixative
  
• Dip Pen and Indian Ink
  
• From Jackson's Art - Charcoal
• Faber Castell Putty Rubber in a case
  
• Pasler Eraser Pencil
• Lightweight Drawing Board
  
• Pen's for line work only - from Jackson's Art Faber Castell : Pitt Artists Brush Pen : Set of 8 : Assorted Black Nibs and/or Waterproof set of Pen and Ink or Dip Pen and Ink, I use Talens Indian Ink.
  
• Soft Pastels
  
• Colour Pencils
  

Recommendations from Amazon.

Jacksons Art-

YouTube

Visit my YouTube channel to see the art in progress. Many quick hyperlasped videos demostrating a variety of mediums that I use to accompany the tuition for art courses and classes can be found on my YouTube channel. 

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