The Fundamentals of Drawing
with Sophie Newnham
This course introduces and develops essential drawing skills through a series of focused projects. Students will explore the fundamentals of observation, proportion, tone, and composition while working from still life, portrait, and landscape subjects. Using a range of materials including pencil, inks, charcoal, chalk, and pastels, participants will learn how to create depth, texture, and expressive form in their drawings. The course encourages both technical development and personal interpretation, building confidence through guided exercises and completed studies.
Beginners to Intermediate
Course Dates Spring Term
Wednesdays 1-3:30pm
6, 13, 20, 27 January
3, 10, 17, 24 February
3, 10, 17, 24 March
Course Programme
Current Students: please ask Sophie about the Spring Term Programme, which will be published here when the course becomes publicly available
Fundamentals of Drawing: Recommended Materials
A few links for recommended materials are given below but anything similar would be fine.
Good quality drawing paper- according to preference, smooth/ grain.
A set of graded pencils, H’s to B’s
Ink pens
Tortillons/ stumps
A soft eraser
Masking tape
Ruler
N.B. Drawing boards and clips will be provided.
Spiral sketchpad, drawing paper:
https://www.cassart.co.uk/Fabriano-1264-Spiral-Bound-Drawing-Pad-50-Sheets-180gsm-A4/
Set of pencils- Hs to Bs
https://www.cassart.co.uk/faber-castell-9000-pencil-art-set-of-12--c/
Tortillons/ paper stumps
https://www.cassart.co.uk/loxley-paper-stump-tortillion-assorted-set-of-5--c/
Eraser (soft)
https://www.cassart.co.uk/cretacolor-monolith-eraser/
Sandpaper-
Charcoal
https://www.jacksonsart.com/nitram-academie-fusains-square-stick-charcoal-pack-of-5-hb
Fine-liners 0.3, 0.5
https://www.cassart.co.uk/staedtler-pigment-liners/
Fixative
