Drawing from plants and flowers
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- Course Code: VH103
- Dates: 20/02/25 - 27/03/25
- Time: 14:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Steve Wright
Course Code: VH103
Choose a start date
Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Through the close observation of natural forms, this course will give you the opportunity to develop your drawing skills and mark-making techniques. You will explore a variety of approaches to applying and manipulating colour. Taking inspiration from historical and contemporary artists, you will work on a range of studies, from small to larger scale, with an increasingly personal approach to your compositions.
What will we cover?
• Working from observation, explore the core elements of drawing; line, tone, texture and mark-making.
• Investigate the structural qualities of plants and flowers.
• Experimentation with colour mixing using both oil and soft pastels.
• Images and approaches of artists’ work will be discussed as starting points for our own personal expressions of the subject matter.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Make observational studies from plants and flowers using a range of techniques and grounds.
• Select and simplify complex forms.
• Create colours and textures through blending and layering soft and oil pastels.
• Develop a personal approach to compositions, using other artists as inspiration.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Some drawing experience at beginner level would be an advantage, but not essential. You do not need any previous
experience of using pastels.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Practical work in the studio
• Demonstrations
• Presentations and handouts
• Individual and group tutoring
• Group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All basic drawing materials and resources will be provided. A sketchbook will be useful.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencil to printing services, at 15% off.
To get an LGC discount card, students will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment of them being a student at City Lit. You can apply for our card in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation.
The student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You may wish to continue at City Lit with another course, including Painting from Plants and Flowers, Watercolour: Drawing into Painting, Drawing: colour pastel techniques, Drawing ink and wash, Developing Watercolour Painting.
Steve is a London-based painter and art tutor. He has worked in adult education since 2012, developing a wide range of courses in drawing and painting that balance technical skills with an openness to individual ways of working. He is skilled at finding both strengths and areas to improve in a student’s work and in communicating this in a supportive way to individual learners. Steve studied Painting at Wimbledon School of Art and Newcastle University, completing his MA in 2001. His own painting practice informs his teaching and he likes to share some of his drawings, paintings and working methods with students. Steve’s work is included in several public and private collections and has featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions. www.stevewqrightart.com
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.
