Many of us love animals and would like to to draw our pets, or enjoy wildlife and would love to capture birds in flight or a wild mammal in its natural habitat. This six-week course will enable you to accurately draw anatomy, then recreate the textures of fur and feathers, shiny eyes and wet noses of some of our favourite animals. Using drawing-based materials such as pencils, pens, charcoal, coloured pencils and soft pastels we will look at how different mediums can work to create styles suitable for character and movement. This course is suitable for artists who already have a good level of drawing skills and are familiar working with pastels and other drawing mediums.
NEXT COURSE: Please contact Kate if you are interested in this course.
COST: £295 for 6 classes of 3 hours.
Brief Course Outline
Week 1 - Drawing eyes, noses, ears and mouths, exploring textures and fur.
Week 2 - Anatomy of the head of domestic animals, skeletons and movement. Finding good photos and planning composition. Placing animals in environments and backgrounds.
Week 3 - British wildlife in pencil, pen and charcoal.
Week 4 - Planning your portrait and the best materials to choose.
Week 5 - Markings, texture and coloured coats, how to convey black and white animals or birds.
Week 6 - Finishing off - balance and tone and putting in those whiskers!
Materials List
Bring with you any drawing materials you may wish to use as in the first lesson we will be looking at everything you might need for the course. Please also bring a sketchbook or cartridge paper; a board or table easel to lean on; pencils; erasers; drawing pens; charcoal; masking tape; baby wipes or kitchen towel; pictures for inspiration. Optional: coloured pencils; pastels (soft and/or oil pastels); pastel paper; battery operated eraser and metal stencil.
“Kate’s Fur & Feathers Course is both fun and very informative which gives everyone the confidence to create a really good animal portrait.”
“Everyone produced fantastic pictures, even some who had never done pastels before. Kate is a really good teacher.”
“Well worth the money and excellent instruction in a friendly group.”
“We waited a long time for this course. All of Kate’s courses are to a very high standard - this one is the best so far, brilliant fun!”
“Superb tuition.”
“Very helpful and worthwhile course - would recommend to future students.”
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“A lovely atmosphere to learn with like-minded people. A great escape.”
“Excellent teaching, good pace, friendly group, a pleasure to come to.”
“Kate is a fantastic teacher - so encouraging and fills one with huge enthusiasm. Have loved every minute of this course and have already signed up for the next course in the new year. Keep at it, Kate!!”
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