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On this six week evening course, you will have the opportunity to build confidence in tackling both drawing, painting and pursue the development of your own ideas inspired by our theme. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing, meaningful markmaking and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level, enabling you to progress at your own pace. This course does not offer step by step instruction to the group. The priority is to support personal creative development, resulting in wide ranging responses to the theme.
This session, our theme is ‘Boundaries, Borders and Edges’, providing a prompt to our creative activities. There are no preconceptions regarding the outcomes you choose to make. Looking at work by a range of artists will help to increase your awareness of the varied and personal response routes. It is advisable to carry out some of your own research before week one.
The following artists will form part of our reference, and may help you to establish some initial ideas: Rob Strati - developing imagery from broken plates; The Boyle Family - specifically their work which explores the overlooked edges of our everyday roads and paths; Justine Formentelli; Richard Diebenkorn and Tullio Crali. The list is only a starting point and you are free to research and select your own artists' inspiration.
Why do we draw? Drawing underpins the work of many artists and designers and can improve observational skills, enable visualisation and the development of perceptions and ideas. Through drawing we can explore and use the building blocks we need to make art: composition, tone, colour, shape and line.
‘You Can Draw’, will inspire you to develop personal project work and build your confidence in drawing for a variety of purposes over the duration of the course. As you feel able, you will be encouraged to diversify your media and approach.
Once enrolled you will be sent some pre release information with suggested preparation you might wish to undertake and a breakdown of the sessions.
Your experienced tutor, Cathy Burnett will cater for individuals, with personal support and guidance built into each session. You will be helped to personalise your work and approach in ways which best suit your own experience and aspirations.
For those who are regular attendees, we will continue to explore new avenues of inspiration, rooted firmly in an understanding of formal elements. With only 10 people on this course, it is a cosy, supportive group – and fascinating to see how everyone’s work develops.
“Learning different techniques and approaches. Experimenting with different media. Being challenged to try everything, Cathy is brilliant!”
Who is the course aimed at
The course is designed for those who want to improve their drawing, painting and general art ability through the development of an art project. You may be returning as a regular member, or revisiting art after a break, or just feel you want to try something new and creative. It makes an ideal follow on for those who have already completed ‘Drawing for the Terrified’ with Minnie Teckman or any other type of beginners class, although this is not a prerequisite for joining.
Cathy will enable you to make progress whatever your experience, though the course is not designed with beginners in mind. An open minded approach will enable you to gain most from the sessions.
What’s included
A basic range of drawing and painting materials will be provided by Yardley Arts, these will include, watercolours, brushes, oil pastels, biro, pencils and paper.
Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be supplied free of charge
What to bring
If you have a sketchbook or any of the above you are welcome to bring these along, as we appreciate that many people prefer to use their own materials.
It will be helpful to give some thought to the theme, and maybe undertake some suggested preparation, bringing photographs or other reference material along to the sessions.
“A wonderful varied course. Cathy’s enthusiasm is very infectious!”
Dates and times
Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 5pm
21 & 28 January
4, 11, 18 & 25 February
Cost
£135 per person. Suitable for ages 18+. Spaces limited to 10 in total so book early to avoid disappointment!
Booking
Booking is made direct through Yardley Arts. You can email bookings@yardleyarts.org or book online below.
Contact the tutor
To see examples of the output of student work on the previous You Can Draw! have have a look at Cathy’s Instagram page @cathyb_63
If you have any questions about the course that cannot be answered by Yardley Arts, please get in touch with Cathy by email: cathyb_63@hotmail.co.uk
About the tutor
Cathy is an experienced art teacher. Enthusiastic, friendly and relaxed, she aims to work collaboratively with participants, increasing artistic confidence, and helping to develop creative skills and ability. If you wish to see Cathy’s artwork, check out her Instagram gallery (@cathyb_63)