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Sketching for Beginners £99 (FULL DAY, PENZANCE)

  • Union Hotel 59 Chapel St England, TR18 4AE United Kingdom (map)
 

CAN’T DRAW FOR TOFFEE?

Let me show you how some simple, fun drawing-and-looking exercises can really help you understand how to start sketching: in just one day. My artist dad taught me how to sketch on the Pennine moors when I was just 11 years old. What a precious gift… And for years now I’ve been teaching people just like you how to simplify and sketch what they see and transforming their confidence in drawing. If you feel a little overwhelmed at the thought of sketching, I can show you what to do first, last, and what to do in the middle bit. Imagine a future where you can just settle down for ten minutes, or a whole afternoon, and capture the essence of what you see.

You’ll be able to pack a little sketchbook

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • How to simplify what you see: sketching is just creating a quick and simple impression of something (not a super-detailed and precise drawing

  • Which drawing tools make sketching easier for beginners

  • How light and shadows work, and how they can give your sketches an impression of depth

  • What viewfinders are, and how to use them to reduce all that information in front of you and find the best view.

  • How to make things appear to be close-up or far away to create a sense of distance

Sarah is a great teacher, patient, funny and very talented. She is generous with her
time and attention and always makes you feel good about what you produce.
— Carol Plumidge

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All the art materials and equipment you’ll need

  • A sketchbook to take home

  • A handout of handy tips and tricks for sketching

  • Hot drinks and biscuits

AND NOT INCLUDED

  • ACCOMMODATION                                                          

  • CAR PARKING                   

  • LUNCH. (PLEASE BRING ALONG A PACKED LUNCH)

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Sketching for Beginners

COURSE LENGTH: 1 DAY: 10 AM --4 PM

Course Fee: £99

Sketching for Beginners 08.03.25
£99.00

P.S. Want to fill another weekend with art-filled fun?

… Add colour to your sketches with Magic Watercolour Pencils Half Day morning workshop on Sunday 9 March, 10am -1pm, £49.