Course Overview: Immerse yourself in the fascinating discipline of drawing while exploring a range of techniques and materials. Participants will be introduced to drawing and shading methods using media such as graphite, carbon and ink, while gaining familiarity with the properties, brands and uses of papers and tools to make informed creative choices. Basic perspective and composition will be studied and applied through guided exercises. Students will create both realistic images and personal interpretations while working from a variety of subject matter. The course focuses on strengthening observation skills and developing the technical ability and confidence needed to continue drawing as a lifelong practice.

Skill Level: All levels

Dates and Time:

Week-long course
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Important Notes:

Course fee: $400.00 (General) or $365.00 (Senior 55+). 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

Supplies:

Papers:

Sketch pad or blank journal for notes, small exercises – medium size
18 x 24” newsprint pad
Bristol smooth paper – 1 sheet or small pad
Mid-tone pastel paper, grey or any mid-value colour – 1 sheet or small pad

Media:

Graphite pencils (4H, 2H, HB, - 4B or 6B) - Staedtler brand or any pencils you have
Black General’s Charcoal pencil or Wolff’s carbon pencil - 6B
Black conté stick (France)
White General’s Charcoal pencil
India ink, stylus, nibs & small watercolour brushes or - Pigma Micron, felt tipped pen, size 01
Optional: Graphite stick – Cretacolour

Misc:

12” Ruler, masking tape
Small pencil sharpener
White eraser
Tortillion (blending stump) - large
Light weight drawing board, 18 x 24” (optional- college has some)
Large clip for holding paper onto board
Optional: small utility knife for sharpening pencils

Purely Optional (only if you have on hand):

Tracing paper – instructor will have some to share
Pastels or Coloured Pencils – instructor will have some to share
French curves (drafting tools) – instructor will have some to share
Brushes (old, acrylic or oil - for dry painting) – instructor will have some to share
Masking or clear tape
Small bottle with lid
Old facecloth for wiping hands
Apron
Photo references

Drawing: Essentials and Explorations by Marta Scythes