What are drawing courses?
Drawing courses, just like any other subject, are lessons intended to inspire and build your confidence, by providing you with all the necessary knowledge and skills required to improve your talent.
Throughout these courses, instructors will also be holding group discussions and demonstrations, during which you will be taught several things, such as:
- Basics of theory and application
- Charcoal, Soft Pencil, Pastel, and Watercolour application
- Understanding the basics of shadows, perspectives, and depth
Furthermore, you will also get the opportunity to see and inquire about these techniques being applied in real-time, before trying them out for yourself!
Why take up drawing lessons?
If you feel drawn in by van Gogh’s harsh brush strokes in his ‘Starry Night’ or mesmerised by the sheer detail in Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, then you should definitely sign up to a drawing lesson and learn the basics of the art. From figure drawing to hatching, these lessons have got you covered.
Taking up a drawing class can bring you a step closer to a new and exciting career, or even more importantly, intensify your passion for art − Besides, it’s never too late to rekindle your artistic side and start drawing again. After all, Vincent van Gogh didn't start painting until he was 27 years old!
What will I learn during a drawing course?
Drawing courses can cover everything From drawing cartoons to still life. Some drawing courses will provide a wide foundation in drawing while others allow you to hone in on a specific field like technical drawing. While format varies, the majority of drawing classes will allow you to get feedback from your instructor.
Here are some topics you may cover during a drawing class:
- Introductions to mark-making and experimental drawing
- Drawing tool-making workshops, teaching you how to create and develop specific apparatus needed for certain drawing techniques.
- Applications of collages and illustrations
- Idea generation and implementation techniques, quick decision making, and self-criticism
- Texture and pattern making
- Experimental drawing techniques
And here are some potential outcomes:
- Hands-on experience with specific materials and techniques
- Exposure to numerous practices
- Developed abilities to help improve your overall drawing
- Been exposed to experimental projects
Even if you don’t have any experience in drawing, you shouldn’t feel discouraged from applying for a drawing course. There are many options for complete beginners as well as advanced courses for anyone looking for further develop their drawing skills
It’s never too late to rekindle your artistic side and start drawing. After all, Vincent van Gogh didn't start painting until he was 27 years old!
