CREATING A RESPONSIVE SKETCHBOOK FROM NATURE

The course will begin with some basic sketching and drawing, it will then look at abstracting line and form. Students will then have a chance to work with colour and developing experiments with mixed media.

Sketching and drawing practise
Create a set of 4 or more sketches and painting from natural objects
Create a set of 4 or more experiments abstracting form, line or colour
Create a set of 4 or more experiments creating patterns
Understand how to annotate your sketchbook
Expand and add to the mediums at your disposal for creating images
Discuss ideas and understand how to continue the sketchbook at home
Create experiments with textures, mediums and other art process following student’s own ideas.
Gain a wider art vocabulary.
This course will be supported by some basic Art History presentations and student research.

Who is the course for?

This course is for students who already have some basic drawing and painting, who would like to create a body of experimental works to develop into future works.

What is your approach?

The session will be workshop style with group discussion and some demonstrations or presentations from the tutor, which will enable the individuals within the group to either use the techniques that are being demonstrated or to use their own initiative to follow the skills that they wish to learn. In this way the classes can be used by the individual in order to grow in their knowledge or to expand on the skills and interests that they already have.

One to one feedback will be give during the course.
You will review your own progress through the work produced in your sketchbook and portfolio.

What can I do next?

If you would like more information about progression opportunities, please speak to your tutor or other member of staff.
Further information about career opportunities can be found by visiting https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

What will I need?

For this session you will need a sketchbook preferably A3 (A4 minimum) hard back or ring bound.
You will also need a selection of art materials to experiment with (please bring what ever you have):
Drawing materials and appropriate paper
Painting materials and paper
Other mediums; pastels, oil pastels, colour pencils, wax crayons, inks, pens, felt-tips.
Textured papers, material, wool and threads
PVA glue.
You should also bring images of natural forms and some found objects, that you can sketch and share with other students.
Please speak to centre staff who will be more than happy to put you in contact with the tutor if necessary.
Don’t forget your lunch and a drink.
Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs.

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.