drawing.
At Artpocket we strongly believe in the fundamental discipline of drawing. It is an underpinning skill that can support all other areas of art and design. Continued practise of drawing and observation will develop your understanding of compositional and application of the formal elements.
Drawing for the Petrified!
4 weeks, 6-8pm 1. Begins 17th October (Thursdays) 2. Begins 15th January (Wednesdays) Tutor: Rachel Duffield Course cost: £100 (including materials) This tutored class is ideal for beginners or people who haven’t put pencil to paper in a while. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere we will use observational drawing of a variety of objects to explore perspective, composition, shading and texture using pencil, pen, charcoal and pastels. The course has four structured sessions designed to get you off to a good start, and to build your knowledge, skills and confidence. Basic paper and drawing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. To book contact Rachel [email protected] |
Free Your Hand (and your art will follow)
A creative course exploring the possibilities of drawing 4 weeks, Thursdays 10-12 Begins 6th March. Course cost: £90 (including materials) In this course we will explore what drawing is, or could be. We will consider observation, response, technical skill and free expression, and we’ll probe the tensions between getting it 'right' versus letting loose. The aim is to build your skills and give you the confidence to draw your own way. Each week we will take a staple art subject as a starting point - mark-making, the figure, the portrait, still life - and explore its possibilities. Week 1: Sorry Not Sorry: Drawing unapologetically your own way Week 2: In Your Face: Drawing faces, and exploring ideas of portraiture Week 3: Pants Back On: Transferring those life-drawing skills to the real world. Week 4: Unstill Life: Capturing the ‘~ness’ of objects Materials provided. Beginners welcome Digital drawers welcome, please bring along your device. |
life drawing
Life Drawing Taster Class
Thursday 16th January 2025 10am - 12.30 Tutor: chris blackburn Course Cost: £22 (including materials) Are you life drawing curious? Come and join this friendly, non-judgy, easy-going session. This small group class is ideal for giving life drawing a try. It includes tuition on getting started and lots of supportive advice and encouragement. The class includes a mixture of fun expressive exercises to explore the drawing process itself, along with traditional exercises to help with proportion and other tricky bits. Chris has been teaching life drawing for many years and specialises in teaching beginners - she loves helping people get started. The classes take place in the relaxed Artpocket studio, and you will work from an experienced, unclothed model. No previous art experience necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a pencil - all materials are provided. To book contact Chris [email protected] |
Life Drawing: Developing Skills and Confidence
4 weeks, Thursdays 10-12 noon 1. Begins 7th November 2025 ***FULLY BOOKED*** contact Chris [email protected] 2. Begins 23rd January 2025 *** 6 places available *** Tutor: Chris Blackburn Course Cost: £95 (including materials This popular course is ideal for anyone who wants learn, practise or expand their life-drawing skills. The class will consist of a small group to allow for one-to-one tuition, tailored to suit you whether you are beginner, a bit rusty or more experienced. There will be a mixture of expressive gestural exercises as well as traditional exercises focusing on some of the trickier challenges: foreshortening, heads, hands and feet. The sessions will be led by the individual needs of the group, and we will choose together which subjects to cover, so you get what you need as to build your skills and develop confidence. Along the way we will explore different approaches to drawing itself. We’ll take a look at how understanding anatomy can help us, and what we can learn from other artists who have portrayed the human figure in their work. Basic paper and drawing materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring along and experiment with materials and ideas of your own. To book contact Chris [email protected] |
Drawing from the Figure
with Frances Martin Fridays - 10 week course 17th January - 28th March 2024 (no session 14th February) Morning session - 9.30am - 12 noon Afternoon session - 13.00pm - 15.30pm Cost: £195 for the term Over the sessions we will be working from models, with suggestions for work in both b/w and colour drawing media. The course is open to all levels of experience with tailored tutoring in a small group. |
Saturday Portrait Intensives
with Frances Martin Saturdays 19th, 26th October and 9th November 2024 1st February, 8th & 15th March 2025 Timing: 10am - 3pm (including a short lunch break) Cost: £123 for 3 sessions Over these days we will be drawing or painting from a clothed model. An opportunity to have a prolonged chance to work from the figure, to create one work or a series of drawings. You are welcome to have a whole body, or portrait focus. |
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Contact Details
telephone: 07944 205707 email: [email protected] About Frances Martin Frances graduated from Wolverhampton University with a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art in 1990. After finishing her degree, Frances travelled and lived abroad for 5 years, gaining her teaching qualification (PGCE) from the University of Greenwich in 1997. She has taught art at a range of ages, levels and abilities, with a recent focus on expressive drawing from the figure. Frances works from her Norwich studio with drawing and painting media to portray the human form in various stages of emotion. She has exhibited in group and solo shows in Norwich and London. |
Sunday Sessions in Drawing & Painting
Sunday sessions...Join experienced artist tutor, Kimberley Bevan who will guide you through a series of media and techniques in drawing and painting. No prior experience is required. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected].
Please note that Kimberley will respond to your enquiry, if you don't receive an email, please check your Spam folder, or call Kim on 07941540726 |
My class with Kim was excellent. |
Elegant Watercolour Portraits
(A mini study of fully dressed person) 14th July 2024 1.00 - 3.30pm, £25 A relaxing and gentle watercolour workshop which will allow students to build core watercolour painting skills along with colour mixing knowledge. Working on a small portrait's student will build confidence and knowledge which can then be used to work across a range of other subject themes/ideas. The class will be working from ref images, so that student can continue after class should they wish. Please note materials are not included in the workshop fee, a list of suggested materials will be emailed upon confirmation of booking. The art classes are open to all abilities and level of experience. If you have any queries or questions, please feel free to contact Kim, she is always happy to help. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected]. |
Soft Pastel and Watercolour Seascapes
18th August 2024 1.00pm - 3.30pm £25 This course is perfect for individuals of all skill levels who want to develop their drawing abilities and explore the beauty of mixing watercolour with soft pastels. Dive into the world of seascapes and learn about colour, contrast, and mark-making in a supportive and inspiring environment. Learn how to build dynamic marks which enrich your artworks and provides a sense of movement and atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new, this workshop offers something for everyone at all levels. To book your place, simply contact Kimberley Bevan using the button below. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you will need to bring your own materials, as they are not included in the workshop price. A suggested materials list will be emailed upon booking/inquiry. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected]. |
Charcoal & Pencil Observational/Expressive Intro to Drawing
15th September 2024 1.00pm - 3.30pm £20 Get ready to unleash your creativity with an unusual combination intro workshop; an afternoon where you will be able to discover and explore both accurate drawing techniques and alternative expressive approaches. This exciting workshop is designed for students who are looking to have fun, take risks and expand their knowledge. During this course students will have the opportunity to build technical observational techniques and then contrast them against alternative experimental techniques. This workshop is suitable for beginners and beyond. To book your place, simply contact Kimberley Bevan using the button below. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you will need to bring your own materials, as they are not included in the workshop price. A suggested materials list will be emailed upon booking/inquiry. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected]. |
Charcoal Animal Drawing
20th October 2024 1.00pm - 3.30pm £20 Have you ever wanted to draw realistic animals? Learn how to build up detailed texture and make your drawings appear as if they are real? Well, this workshop is designed to provide you will the basic skills to do this, students will delve into the world of charcoal, playing with the various drawing forms it comes in and how they can provide amazing results with a little practice. Exploring tonal contrast, contours, texture and form student will soon be able to create intricate details and construct accurate observations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new, this workshop is suitable for you. To book your place, simply contact Kimberley Bevan using the button below. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you will need to bring your own materials, as they are not included in the workshop price. A suggested materials list will be emailed upon booking/inquiry. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected]. |
Mixed Media Flowers
17th November 2024 1.00pm - 3.30pm £25 Looking for a project which unleashes your imagination with intensely colourful results? Then this mixed media work workshop will be perfect for you. You will be playing with lost of colours and patterns, overlapping funky detailed collage papers with expressive acrylic brushstrokes which provokes curiosity and imagination, formulating exotic and imaginative artworks with a contemporary edge. The session aims to support the development of observational drawing, colour and pattern contrast along with a sense of experimentation and fun, allowing students to create visually stunning artworks which inspire a passion for art and opens their imagination to a whole new world. Suitable for all abilities. To book your place, simply contact Kimberley Bevan using the button below. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you will need to bring your own materials, as they are not included in the workshop price. A suggested materials list will be emailed upon booking/inquiry. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected]. |
Pen and Wash Boats
15th December 2024 1.00pm - 3.30pm £25 Are you looking for a relaxing but creative afternoon retreat, then this workshop is for you. Build-up core drawing/colour mixing skills in this easy going workshop, where students will explore and investigate how to create balance and harmony between sweeps of delicate watercolours and accurate crisp fine lines. The session will focus attention on how to draw a variety of boats, allowing students to explore and investigate the basic layering of the mediums creating classical artworks to be proud of. Suitable for all abilities. To book your place, simply contact Kimberley Bevan using the button below. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you will need to bring your own materials, as they are not included in the workshop price. A suggested materials list will be emailed upon booking/inquiry. Book directly with Kim via email [email protected]. |