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Drawing for Beginners – Level 1 (Tue morning, Jan 2027)
£140
Booking is through our sister studio, The Art School Chester. Pick your date when you book.
This course demystifies the process of drawing and helps you quickly improve observation and accuracy. It’s perfect for adults who want to build confidence with a pencil and finally learn how to draw what they see.
No experience is necessary – just a willingness to explore and try new things. Your tutor Ruth is a qualified fine art teacher with years of experience in adult education, and a supportive, step-by-step teaching style that builds confidence from the ground up.
What you’ll learn
Line, shape and basic form
Light and shadow: shading and tone
Introduction to perspective (1-point and 2-point)
Simple still life arrangements
Observational sketching techniques
Graphite, charcoal and pen work
Week by week
Week 1
Getting Started: Line, Shape & Observation
Week 2
Shading Techniques: Tone & Value
Week 3
Perspective Basics: 1-Point and 2-Point
Week 4
Drawing Still Life in Graphite
Week 5
Exploring Charcoal: Contrast & Texture
Week 6
Pen Work & Final Composition