Take your drawing in exciting new directions – build on existing skills and discover new ways of working. A chance to extend your own drawing projects guided by our expert tutor and practising artist, with reference to the work of artists using drawing in the wider art world today.
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This course is for intermediate level students with some drawing experience, who would like to explore experimental drawing techniques to develop their own ideas in drawing. Be inspired by experimental drawing processes and the work of contemporary artists. From initial sketches and additional research through to a series of final drawings, you will work from observation, personal research, and imagination.
What will we cover?
• Source material and development of subject matter e.g. sketchbook ideas, working from photographs and projections. • Experimenting with image making materials i.e. drawing materials, mixing media and collage. • Discussion of the visual language in drawing. • Themes within contemporary drawing practice.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Draw with increased confidence using a variety of different methods. • Use drawing as a means of recording, exploration, and self-expression. • Use a sketchbook/photograph as a research tool for a drawing. • Develop your initial visual ideas using a variety of drawing materials and processes. • Make a sustained drawing or series of works. • Make decisions about the development of your own work. • Reflect on the work of artists working today and the influence on your own drawing practice.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an intermediate course for students with drawing experience / completed our Drawing 1 course or an equivalent. Come with an open mind and a willingness to try things out and develop your work further.
You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Practical work in the studio. • Short demonstrations • Handouts • One-to–one tutoring • Group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including drawing media and paper.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You might want to consider further short-courses: Large-scale drawing and mixed-media, Large-scale sketchbook, or Drawing 3.
Alternatively you can apply for longer courses at City Lit that incorporate and extend drawing practice: UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design for those who want to progress to higher education or to prepare for work in the creative industries; City Lit Fine Art Course; Extended drawing for artists and makers for students that wish to develop their personal practice.
Sisetta studied at the Florence Fine Arts Academy, earning a first-class degree as a Master Printmaker. In 2011, she moved to London, developing her printmaking practice while teaching workshops for adults of all abilities in various communities. She teaches Botanical Drawing, Watercolour, Advanced Life Drawing, and Printmaking, inspiring students to expand their skills and explore innovative approaches. She promotes art as a global language, celebrating diverse artistic traditions. Sisetta’s work is exhibited internationally and held in public collections, including Italy and Morocco’s National Collections, the V&A, and the Museum of Graphic Arts in Pisa.
Rolina E. Blok is an artist of Dutch/Romanian origin based in London. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a speciality in Contemporary Approaches to Printmaking. Blok’s practice expands into the digital realm as well as printmaking, sculpture, performance art and curating. Blok is part of the Visual Arts team at City Lit and is currently a Screenprint Fellow at the Royal Academy. I think that working with the other tutors we can inspire and help the students advance in their practice and explore the creative potential within combined digital and print media. I am an advocate for experimentation and would like to instigate conversations surrounding the relationship between the physical realm and the digital world. The method is the vessel for the message to be portrayed. From pixel to halftone and back again.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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