Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 3. Mood, Tone and Atmosphere is Mixed Media Drawings and Paintings

Unlock the secrets of creating impactful drawings in this workshop. Learn the art of restraint and discover that what you don't say in your work is just as vital as the marks you make. This session is dedicated to understanding the power of tone in drawings combined with learning about the crucial role of composition in art.

Join Jody Graham for a one-day exploration of tone drawing that will elevate your skills and knowledge about how to make distinctive artworks. This workshop is a journey into the transformative power of tone, showcasing the expressive magnificence achievable through this nuanced technique. The themes covered in this workshop will be natural and urban landscape and figurative.

2024 Workshop Overview

Hello, I'm Jody, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to a monthly workshop series designed to help you explore and master the art of expressive drawing. Each workshop will delve into various themes, sparking your imagination and focusing on specific aspects of drawing. The goal is to broaden your creative knowledge, enhance your artmaking skills, and showcase the limitless possibilities that drawing has to offer.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence in expressive drawing or an experienced artist in search of ongoing inspiration, this course is meticulously crafted to cater to a diverse range of needs.

Join in these exciting workshops and unlock your creative potential through the art of expressive drawing. 

Secure your spot today and embark on a transformative artistic journey.

Workshop themes:

Workshop 1:    21 April - Bootcamp
Workshop 2:    19 May - Exciting Possibilities of Line
Workshop 3:    16 June - Mood, Tone and Atmosphere is Mixed Media Drawings and Paintings
Workshop 4:    28 July - Expressive Portraits with Ink, Colour and Collage
Workshop 5:    25 August - The Magic of Charcoal
Workshop 6:    8 September - Expressive Drawing to Sound

Special Workshop: 11-13 October - Drawing at the Foundations in Portland, NSW.  (More to follow)

Do I need to attend every month?

There is no expectation for you to do all of the sessions, but you will certainly enjoy them all!  It is possible to book into one class only, a few or the whole series. 

Is this course right for me?

Workshops are fun and designed to cater for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, though some drawing skills are recommended.

Materials List

Please bring the following materials

• A notebook & pen
• A2 cartridge sketchpad, board, and bulldog clips to hold to board.
• 1 x watercolour 300gsm paper or A3 watercolour pad (HP or smooth grain)
• 1 x MI-Teintes paper (neutral or light tone, for example pearl grey, Lily, Azure, Pale yellow or similar)
• 4B or 6B, 8B pencil, sharpening knife.
• A small bottle of black ink 
• Gesso and a brush 1-2" gesso brush
• 2/3 sticks of compressed and willow charcoal.
• A good hard eraser (suggest Sennelier Giant Soap Eraser & Faber Castell Grip Eraser
• Blue painter's masking tape 
• Paper towel 
• Wet wipes for clean-up
• (easels and boards are supplied)

About studio classes

Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.

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