Drawing
Drawing from observation – accuracy and likeness with Andrew Fitchett
Ref: SWE10653
Beginners/Intermediate
£264About this course
Learn key techniques to create accurate drawings from observation. Working with pencils on paper, investigate composition, measurement, tone and line.Course Description
Focus and improve your drawing skills on this course.
Whether you are new to drawing or want to refresh your skills, your tutor guides you step-by-step through the key techniques used to create drawings with improved accuracy and likeness. By understanding the core principles of drawing and applying them, fully supported by your tutor, you will gain confidence and improve your drawing skills.
The course starts with an introduction to the course content and a group discussion. During this, you will identify any specific areas of drawing that you would like to improve and concentrate on.
You will gain first-hand experience of drawing techniques required for your continued development and improvement of your powers of observation, and the accuracy of your drawings.
Working with a range of pencils on paper, you will investigate methods of observation, composition, measurement, tone and line quality in drawing.
The course includes a series of tutored drawing sessions plus individual exercises that will help you progress your drawing skills. There are short group discussions at key stages throughout the course. You will work from still-life arrangements and the natural settings at West Dean College. There is an emphasis on development and practice of technique to help enhance your drawing style rather than working towards finished drawings.
Timetable
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Course Materials
Included
- The course fee includes the cost of providing some materials (for the first evening session).
- Easel, drawing boards and portable chairs are provided by the College
Available to buy
- Available from shop:
- Pencils: HB, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B and 8B
- Charcoal sticks, varying sizes
- Conte crayon – black and white
- White chalk sticks/pencils
- Craft knife and sharpener
- A2 cartridge paper sketch-pad or individual sheets
- A2/A1 black paper
Tutors
Andrew Fitchett is a practicing painter working in oils and West Dean tutor since 2006. Since his career in Advertising where he ran creative courses Andrew paints and teaches from his studio in East Sussex. Andrew's work is in private collections across Europe.
Accommodation
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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