Drawing can be an intriguing way of passing time or a major obsession and way of life. Develop and expand on your skills in a variety of techniques and media such as pastel, charcoal and ink. Explore skills such as texture, tone and composition. We all have artistic ability - the only way to find out what kind we have is to 'have a go'.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Student Project
• Developing a theme
• Landscape
• Old Master exercise
• Life Drawing

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Develop a critical appreciation of artworks.
2. Creatively express their ideas.
3. Continue building their drawing skills using various techniques.

MATERIALS LIST

• Pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B
• A4 size cartridge paper (or larger)
• 1 stick of compressed charcoal or black chalk pastel
• 1 stick of white chalk pastel
• Stanley knife to sharpen pencils
• Coloured pencils or chalk pastels or acrylic paints or watercolours.

IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.

ART SUPPLY STOCKISTS

The following stockists below are examples of places you can buy art materials from:

• Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
• Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney.
• Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
• The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
• The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162

You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.