Francine Lawrence and Susi Hoyle have taught hundreds of people to draw–and given them the confidence, skills and knowledge to keep drawing and enjoy it.
This unique course is spread over five days, and is ideal if you have always wanted to draw and paint but just didn’t know where to start – or perhaps you have done a little bit of drawing but need a ‘refresher’.
The course begins with explanations of art materials, and demonstrations of how different paper, pens and pencils can affect your final drawing.
Then it will be your turn to experiment with different drawing materials, you’ll leanr how to make items look 3D, understand light and shade and do some easy perspective before venturing into colour with watercolour paints and soft pastels. Francine and Susi will show you how to draw and paint what you really see rather than what you think you see!
“Because there are two of us, we can spend time giving individual help and guidance – and we love teaching absolute beginners”
The studio-based sessions are lively and fun and there will also be time to go out as a group to expand the skills learned in the studio. You will be sketching outside in the lovely winding lanes or at secret locations by the River Dart – building your confidence as you go. You’ll be encouraged to collect items to bring back to the studio to create new artwork and by the end of the week everyone will have several drawings and colour sketches, a sketchbook journal and increased confidence to continue drawing and painting.
Francine Lawrence trained as a graphic designer and photographer and was the launch art director and later editor of Country Living magazine. She loves the countryside and never goes anywhere without her sketchbook – making watercolour sketches of food is one of her passions (sometimes to the annoyance of her husband who often has to wait for her to draw his lunch before he can eat it).
Susi Hoyle also studied graphic design. She then took her skills to Australia where she worked as production designer on feature films and travelled extensively in South East Asia. She spent several years in Sri Lanka, and more recently Mexico, where she has developed her unique colourful style of artwork.
Francine and Susi both live in London and regularly draw and teach together see – Art Splash London for more information.
“Thank you very much for imparting your knowledge and giving me confidence to draw – an amazing experience.” Judy Clover
“Wonderful, challenging course. Fantastic tutors and lovely fellow students and a great place. I had a brilliant time!” Anne Copeland, Birmingham
“Fabulous week! Thank you to everyone for great company and lots of laughter. Thanks to our tutors for such inspirational teaching! I can’t believe the progress I made in one week! I have learnt sooooo much! Laura Marshall, Scotland
WHAT TO BRING/MATERIALS LIST FOR THIS COURSE
We will equip the studio with all the materials you require but you will get messy so please do bring an apron and invest in an A4 hardbacked Sketchbook (buy in advance and bring it with you or you can buy one from us onsite when you arrive)
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The total price for this residential course is £753 + VAT (£904) including food, accommodation and your tuition.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£754) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
This total course price is £564 + VAT (£676) including your tuition and lunch each day.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£526) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
BOOK ON TO THIS COURSE BELOW or CALL 01803 722352
