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You Can Draw! (3-week course)


  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 United Kingdom (map)

This short course will introduce you to a creative topic and explore it over three weeks through drawing and painting. Your experienced tutor, Cathy Burnett will cater for all abilities, with personal support and guidance built into each session. You will be encouraged to personalise your work and approach in ways which best suit your own experience and aspirations.

Pen and ink drawing of vegetables from life

What to bring

A basic range of drawing and painting materials will be provided across the three sessions by Yardley Arts, these will including acrylic paint, watercolours, brushes, oil pastels, biro, pencils and paper.

If you have a sketchbook or any of the above, you are welcome to bring these along. In order to help you know what to bring on which day, our first class will involve biro, pencil, watercolour and oil pastel.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Bring any other drinks/snacks you may prefer.

Given me the confidence to just have fun with my newly learned skills. Fantastic class!
— Kieran
Bunch of grapes drawn in ink and watercolours

Dates and times

Tuesdays, 10am to 12.30pm on: 10, 17 and 24 May.

Cost

£60 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.

Tool box items drawn in ink and watercolour

Contact the tutor

If you have any questions at all about the course, which cannot be answered by Yardley Arts, please get in touch with the tutor 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)