Drawing – Transformation of Objects Through Experimental Drawing

Make small and large drawings on a variety of different papers using charcoal, ink and pencil. Experiment with the materials using scale to transform the objects into a personal narrative and drama.

You will work experimentally making quick drawings, large drawings and mural drawings using a variety of drawing materials to create an array of work and in effect, make a showcase of objects on paper.

Please bring an object(s) of your choice to sketch. The object(s) could be personal, carefully chosen with some special meaning or significance, or perhaps you just love it. You could consider two objects together.

Materials to bring

• Please bring an object/objects of your choice to sketch
• Some pencils (4B and darker)
• Rubbers and brushes to use with ink

Materials included
The college will provide cartridge paper and a box of thick charcoal per student, plus a roll of Fabriano paper, lining paper, Indian ink, powdered graphite, masking tape and fixative to share amongst the group.

Equipment provided
All necessary equipment will be provided for use on the course.

About the tutor
Helen has successfully been teaching painting and drawing for 20 years. She has a BA Hons in painting from Canterbury College of Art (1986) and a Postgraduate Diploma from Cyprus College of Art (1990). In 2002 Helen was selected for the John Moores painting prize; in 2011 she was included in the touring show About Painting, with a published book, and in 2012 she had a solo show at the Eagle Gallery. In 2014-16 the artist was represented by Wilson Stephens and Jones Gallery. In 2013 all of Helen’s work was destroyed in a studio fire in Lewes, and it was after this that Helen started to work in a different way, using a wide range of materials, experimenting and finding new and exciting ways to make work.

General information
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over.
The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.

Refreshments
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are plenty of local venues to purchase food locally, if needed, though we recommend that you bring a packed lunch.