On this four week evening course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your observational drawing skills and use of colour, whilst being supported with hints and tips on a personalised level enabling you to develop at your own pace.
Why do we draw? Drawing underpins the work of many artists and designers – developing your observational skills enables visualisation and the development of perceptions and ideas. Through drawing we can can explore and use the building blocks we need to make art: composition, tone, colour, shape and line.
Your experienced tutor, Cathy Burnett will cater for individuals, with encouragement to diversify your media and approach, in ways which best suit your own experience and aspirations.
For those who are regular attendees, we will continue to explore new avenues of inspiration, rooted firmly in an understanding of formal elements. With only 10 people on this course, it is a cosy, supportive group – and fascinating to see how everyone’s work develops.
“Learning different techniques and approaches. Experimenting with different media. Being challenged to try everything, Cathy is brilliant!”
Who is the course aimed at
The course is designed for those who want to acquire and develop basic drawing and painting skills. You may be returning to art after a break, or just feel you want to try something new and creative. It makes an ideal follow on for those who have already completed ‘Drawing for the Terrified’ with Minnie Teckman or any other type of beginners class, although this is not a prerequisite for joining, as Cathy will enable you to make progress whatever your experience.
What’s included
A basic range of drawing and painting materials will be provided across the ten sessions by Yardley Arts, these will include, watercolours, brushes, oil pastels, biro, pencils and paper.
Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be supplied free of charge
What to bring
If you have a sketchbook or any of the above you are welcome to bring these along, as we appreciate that many people prefer to use their own materials.
“A wonderful varied course. Cathy’s enthusiasm is very infectious!”
Dates and times
Tuesdays, 6:45pm - 9:15pm
June 6, 13, 20 & 27
Cost
£85 per person. Suitable for ages 16+. Spaces limited to 10 in total. So book early to avoid disappointment!
How to book
Booking is made direct through Yardley Arts. You can email bookings@yardleyarts.org or book online below.
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Contact the tutor
To see examples of the output of student work on the previous You Can Draw! have have a look at Cathy’s Instagram page @cathyb_63
If you have any questions about the course that cannot be answered by Yardley Arts, please get in touch with Cathy by email: cathyb_63@hotmail.co.uk
About the tutor
Cathy is an experienced art teacher. Enthusiastic, friendly and relaxed, she aims to work collaboratively with participants, increasing artistic confidence, and helping to develop creative skills and ability. If you wish to see Cathy’s artwork, check out her Instagram gallery (@cathyb_63)