Sketchbooks: materials and techniques
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- Start Date: 25 Jun 2025End Date: 30 Jul 2025Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 21:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)Course Code: VH444Tutors: Sisetta ZapponeFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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What is the course about?
Explore experimental mixed-media techniques in a sketchbook, using drawing, painting and collage. Looking at artist’s work and developing personal themes you will experiment with materials, processes and image-making in an expressive and creative way. Projects may be interpreted in either an abstract or more literal manner.
Some drawing experience would be an advantage but not essential. The course may appeal to anyone interested in mixed media, but also suggests links with fine art, sculpture and textiles.
What will we cover?
• Mark-making and creating surfaces for collage.
• Experimental drawing using line, tone and texture.
• Mixed media using drawing, painting and collage.
• The sketchbook seen as an art object.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Explore mark-making as a personal means of expression.
• Experiment with expressive drawing techniques.
• Work with mixed-media techniques: combining drawing, painting and collage.
• Create individual themes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is for all levels. Beginners are welcome but previous drawing experience is useful.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Demonstration, group discussions, handouts, practical work, one to one tuition.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
• You will be required to bring one A4 sketchbook, for the course. Book bound or spiral, portrait or landscape with good quality cartridge paper is appropriate. Any other sketchbooks you may have, of a different scale or surface, (such as watercolour) can also be used. All other basic materials will be supplied, but if you have additional drawing or colour materials you would like to try, please bring them along.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
contemporary sketchbook, large scale sketchbook, sketchbook: Creating Visual Journeys, Draw, Paint, Print. Sketching at the Museum off-site one day courses.
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.
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