Drawing Workshop for Beginners (C) ONLINE (BE09F21E)

Course overview

Explore the components of observational drawing and picture making. Learn and develop the drawing skills to be able to draw from observation in a convincing and sympathetic manner. Gain drawing experience and then delve into the concept of looking, to feeling the 'sensation' of an object and discovering their own unique style of drawing.

This is a continuation of the courses that ran in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Please contact the ACRES office to enquire about spaces if you have not previously enrolled on this course.

Where This is an online course.

When Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 1st June 2020 until 20th July 2020 for 8 weeks.

Cost The full fee is £98.00. The concessionary fee is £52.00.


Additional Costs
Please see list under "What do I need to bring to the first session". The tutor will advise of any other materials required during the class. To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or text books until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course fees over £115 can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order. Please contact the office for details.

During the course

This is an online course which will be taught in real time using a video platform (usually Google Meet), supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking, listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time. You will therefore need to have access to either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though not a prerequisite, we would advise that you create a separate email account for your online learning prior to the start of the course and let the ACRES' Office and your tutor know the address. This will be more secure and also allow you to share your email address with other students on the course to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

Please note that this course has been converted from the previously advertised classroom based
course and whilst we will endeavour to deliver the subject as outlined in the Course Information Sheet content may need to be adapted or changed to ensure you receive the best possible learning experience. Your tutor will give you further details and information, including any resources or equipment you need, prior to the start of the course.

You will be sent more information about your course, including how to join your online sessions, in due course.

What you already need to know

This course is for beginners with little or no drawing experience and students who have completed the Autumn and/or Spring term Drawing workshop for beginners courses.

What you will learn

New students will be taught the building blocks of observational drawing. Topics will include composition, perspective, space, scale and tone.

For returning students we will continue looking at a wide range of artists and discovering colour. You will explore further how to interpret colour and how to use it to show form and space. The tutor will also advise you on colour mediums such as colour chalk pastels and Conte crayons. (Please note this course will not use wax or oil).

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR OIL PAINTS.

How you will learn it

The tutor will provide a variety of interesting objects and displays each week to draw.
Teaching will take place as a group and on a one to one basis and through teacher demonstrations.
There will be handouts of learners to take home
The tutor will also bring in books and do presentations with the aim of exposing learners to wide variety of inspirational material & artists.

Bring to the first session

You will require: a range of pencils 2b, 4b, 6b, 8b (three of these)
and /or a mixed thickness box of charcoal,
A putty rubber, and a standard eraser,
An A2 sketchbook (cartridge paper)

The tutor will advise you of any further materials required during the course.

Extra study or practice

Home study is not compulsory but it may help learners to practise the skills covered in class.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"I loved the course. Belinda was just wonderful. Informative, imaginative and inspirational-with a strong sense of humour too!!"

"The venue was very nice and the tutor inspirational."

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

ACRES will offer further Drawing workshops for beginners and improvers starting in September 2020.


ACRES also offers other arts and craft courses that may be of interest to you, for example, Dressmaking, Willow Weaving, Soft furnishing & Upholstery, and Stained glass. Please ask your tutor for details please contact the office on 01825 761820.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit our website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.