Sketchbook Fridays : Mastering Drawing Techniques | Starts September 11th

Description

Fridays | 10:30am – 1:00pm
Starting Friday 11th September 2026

A five-week exploration of drawing designed to expand your visual vocabulary, technical skills and creative confidence through a combination of artist references, practical exercises and hands-on experimentation.

Each week introduces a different approach to drawing, drawing inspiration from both historical and contemporary practices. You’ll explore how artists have used materials, line, tone and mark-making to create character, depth and atmosphere — while developing your own individual approach along the way.

Techniques explored include:

 Silverpoint — explore the delicate, precise technique used by Renaissance masters, with lessons inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings.

• Classical Cartooning — discover the principles of expressive line, form and character through traditional cartooning techniques.
• Indian Ink — experiment with bold lines, tonal contrast and fluid mark-making using this versatile medium.
• Pouncing / Spolvero — learn the fascinating Italian Renaissance technique used by artists to transfer drawings onto surfaces.
• Classical Sepia Tones — explore the warm, atmospheric tonal techniques associated with the Old Masters.

 This course is an opportunity to look beyond conventional drawing methods, discover the history behind each technique and develop a richer, more personal drawing language.