Course Overview: This class focuses on the intersection of fine detail and creative expression, using a variety of ink formats to render curious and wonderful animal subjects with confidence. Students are guided through a range of techniques, from classical hatching to fluid, expressive mark making, to effectively communicate depth, pattern and intricate textures such as fur and feathers. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help beginners build a strong foundation in ink application and tonal value, while also offering optional advanced prompts and more complex textural challenges for intermediate artists who wish to push their creative boundaries.

Skill Level: All levels

Dates and Time:

Two-day workshop
Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Important Notes:

Workshop price: $200.00. HST is not included in the price.
This course takes place at the Belleville Campus: 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd, Belleville, ON K8N 5B9.
Campus information, including room number, parking, directions, etc., will be provided closer to the start date.
A refund (less $20.00 administrative fee) will be issued if you withdraw from a class at least 14 days before the start date of the class. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued.
If a course is cancelled by Loyalist College, registered students will be provided with a full refund. College decisions to cancel a course will be made 14 days before the course start date.
If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to art@loyalistcollege.com

Supply List

Paper:

Sketchbook for notes and testers
Scrap sheets of computer paper or mat board to pad the table as a backing board
Smooth (or Vellum) Bristol paper is #1 recommended or a pad of watercolour paper, hot press (preferred) or cold press 140lbs or good quality drawing paper such as Stonehenge
Note: sketchbook paper is too lightweight. We will need 4 sheets approx. 8”x10”, 9”x12”, or 11”x14” max

Main tools:

Technical Pens/Fineliners (waterproof, black): various tips from thin to medium. Faber-Castell and W&N have become my favourites; they sell individual pens and good sets.
Liquid Ink - India ink is waterproof and permanent, good for layering if you like final colour accents (ie. Black Star, Dr. Martin’s matte, Carbon ink). Japanese sumi-e ink is water-soluble and can be re-worked. Either one can be thinned with water. Note: Black watercolour can also be used.
Brushes - Range of rounds from small to large. Natural hair is preferred, such as Kolinsky sable, squirrel, or goat.
Ceramic dish for ink
Paper Towels
Jar for water
HB - 2B graphite pencil or grey watercolour pencil (for under drawing)
Pencil sharpener
A white & kneadable eraser

Optional:

Watercolour or Gouache for accents
Coloured pencil crayons (regular or water-soluble)
Nibs (a fine and medium tip) + handle for each nib
Brush Cleaner (Linseed or Murphy’s oil soap)
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen - a beautiful product with refillable ink cartridges, recommended for travellers
Exacto, and a piece of sandpaper

Great Canadian Animals: Ink Techniques with Sharlena Wood