Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 5. The Magic of Charcoal
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<p>This is a fun and inspiring drawing workshop that will push you in new directions and expand your charcoal drawing and mark-making
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This is a fun and inspiring drawing workshop that will push you in new directions and expand your charcoal drawing and mark-making skills. The class starts with a series of structured exercises to encourage new ways to see and think about all the possibilities drawing with charcoal can offer.
Projects in this class explore the power and subtleties that can be achieved with both compressed and willow charcoal.
Drawing ideas demonstrated and taught will increase your knowledge about line, tone, composition, and what to look for when developing your creative voice.
The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.
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 and pen
- A2 or A1 cartridge pad or drawing paper pad.
- 1 x 300gsm hot press or smooth grain, full sheet of watercolour or similar paper
- 4 x large bulldog clips to hold paper to board.
- Compressed charcoal
- Willow charcoal.
- Conte Charcoal Pencil
- A good hard eraser (suggest Sennelier Giant Soap Eraser
- Faber Castell Grip Eraser
- Kneadable eraser
- 4 x large bulldog clips to hold paper to board.
- Blue painter's masking tape
- Cutting knife or scissors
- 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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