ART - TRAVEL SKETCHBOOKS

The course covers techniques for creating quick and lively sketches and paintings in a variety of materials.
We will explore what materials ‘travel’ well, how to preserve artwork and how to make materials more portable.

The content and outcomes of the course will be discussed with you and may be adapted to meet your needs and those of the group. As a guide, by the end of the course you should be able to:
Feel more confident about putting pencil or brush (or other materials) to paper when travelling or working on site.
Create a quick sketch to capture your personal response to a place or situation.

Who is the course for?

All levels. The course is suitable for anyone who would like to use a sketchbook on holiday or while travelling, to capture the moment in a personal way.

What is your approach?

The course will be tutor led with demonstrations, individual activities and 1:1 support as appropriate.

What can I do next?

You may like to enrol on a project-based course that will allow you to develop your own ideas using a range of media, or a medium that you have particularly enjoyed exploring in this one-day session. Or you could start to practice on your own or with friends; submit work for national or local exhibition; join a local art society.
If you would like more information about progression opportunities, please speak to your tutor or other member of staff.

What will I need?

You will complete an Individual Learning Plan for the day progress will be reviewed during the day.
What will I need to bring?
Please bring a small sketchbook (the kind you would use on holiday or to travel with) along with any materials you would like to try working with. As a minimum these should include a pencil, a fine pen or biro and some watercolour paints.
Also useful would be scraps of paper that you can use for collage such as newspaper, pages from magazines or mixed art papers, as well as a glue stick.
If the weather is good we will be able to work outside, however please also bring some holiday photos to work from, in the event of bad weather.
There will be just a 30 minute lunch break so please also remember to bring a packed lunch.
Are there any other costs?
Other materials will be available from your tutor at cost price.

Additional information

Aspire Sussex welcomes students from all sections of our diverse community. If you feel you have additional learning needs, please ask about the support which is available.