Drawing can be an intriguing way of passing time or a major obsession and way of life. Develop and expand on your skills in a variety of techniques and media such as pastel, charcoal and ink. Explore skills such as texture, tone and composition. We all have artistic ability - the only way to find out what kind we have is to 'have a go'.

This class will be delivered online via the online platform Zoom. Enrolling students need to ensure they have an email, a reliable internet connection, microphone/speakers and access to a tablet, smartphone or computer.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Student Project
• Developing a theme
• Landscape
• Old Master exercise
• Life Drawing
  
  

PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Develop a critical appreciation of artworks.
2. Creatively express their ideas.
3. Continue building their drawing skills using various techniques.
   
   

MATERIALS LIST

• Pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B
• A4 size cartridge paper (or larger)
• 1 stick of compressed charcoal or black chalk pastel
• 1 stick of white chalk pastel
• Stanley knife to sharpen pencils
• Coloured pencils or chalk pastels or acrylic paints or watercolours.
  
  

IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.

ART SUPPLY STOCKISTS

• The Art Scene, UNSW Art & Design Campus, Greens Rd Paddington NSW. Ph: 8815 1569
• The Art Scene, West Ryde, Ph: 9807 6900 (incl. online shop)
• Bondi Road Art Supplies 179 Bondi Road Bondi. Ph: 9387 3746. (Closed Fridays and Sundays)
• Eckersley’s Art and Craft Store 93 York Street Sydney, Ph: 02 9299 4151. Also at North Sydney, St Leonards, Chatswood, Caringbah, Parramatta & more.

Enquire at your art shop for a Student’s Discount with your WEA course receipt.