How to Draw

Tutor: Tony Mott | Mondays 6:30pm-9pm | 8 weeks 

This course introduces both the objective and expressive aspects of drawing, helping you build confidence through practical projects based on still life and the human figure. You’ll reinforce key principles such as perspective and composition, while also experimenting with mixed media to develop your creative potential. Inspired by historical and contemporary works of art, you’ll explore how drawing has been used to record and express ideas across centuries.

Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners. Students are required to bring their own materials and should refer to the materials list below before their course starts.

(#MN01)

Course Information

How to Draw

We provide easels and drawing boards for use during the course. There is also a small art shop on-site, selling a range of supplies including paper, charcoal, and pencils for drawing, as well as brushes, paints, and canvases for painting. Your tutor will be happy to advise you on suitable materials. Please bring these materials with you when you start the course:

  • Pencils 3B, 5B
  • Putty rubber and plastic eraser
  • White chalk (10p at Heatherley’s)
  • 2 Charcoal sticks (medium)
  • 1 Compressed charcoal (available from Heatherley’s)
  • 2” inexpensive decorator’s paintbrush (from a Pound Shop)

Your tutor will let you know what other materials you will need to bring during the term each week. You can also buy large sheets of paper in your studio.

Related Courses

View All Courses