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drawing studio

The act of drawing is a fundamental human activity and a timeless means of communicating. Drawing connects what we see with how we think. It allows us to experiment with and explore the world within ourselves and around us. It is a medium through which we may learn to see anew. Drawing is the most direct and simple means we have to express ourselves visually – to design and to make art. Learned drawing skills and conventions form a fundamental visual language that is considered essential for all artists, designers and, indeed, for all of us living in an increasingly visual culture. Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Digital Imaging and Design media all have drawing skills as an essential requirement.

• Life Drawing Course
• Life Drawing Sessions
• Drawing & Design Beginners Course
• Experimental Drawing

Lindsay de Wet from the adult Awarenenss and Enrichment course

The Clubview studio is equipped with tables and easels and can accommodate up to 10 people at a time. The nature of drawing allows the cost of materials to be kept low without compromising the quality of teaching or of work produced.

March 25, 2010  

Life Drawing Course 
DR-001

The human form has been an important subject in drawing today since the beginning of art itself and is still considered a fundamental artistic and creative activity. Many great artists have devoted their entire creative lives to painting, sculpting and drawing the human figure.

The life drawing classes will cater for all levels of artistic experience. Group discussions and constructive critical analysis of drawings will be important components of the course.

It is possible to teach and learn about visual elements and principles relevant to all aspects of art and design through different approaches to life drawing. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to develop individual style, competency and an appreciation of drawing and its expressive potential in a relaxed, non-competitive manner.

March 25, 2010  

Untutored Life Drawing Sessions 
DR-002

Regular studio sessions are planned for those who would like to draw from a model without tuition. These sessions will be more suitable for persons with drawing experience, but beginners are welcome – a model will be provided for each three-hour session and right of admission to the studio will be reserved.

After registering it will be necessary to reserve a studio place but walk-in attendance is permitted provided there is space available. A Studio Collective representative will oversee each session and ensure that correct procedures are followed. Those who would like a critique of their Open Session drawings can arrange to attend an Art Portfolio Critique Session.

The sessions will be supervised by an appointed person.

March 25, 2010  

Beginners Course in
Drawing & Design Principles
DR-003

This course is suitable for beginners, as well as for those who would like to review the elements and principles of drawing and design. The course will consist mostly of practical studio work, but there will also be demonstrations and discussions with support material. Students will be introduced to a variety of drawing materials and techniques, the process of image making and visual problem solving. Simultaneously, students will be given exercises within the tradition of figure drawing, still life and landscape drawing, as well as exercises in experimental drawing.

The classes will be taught by a number of experienced professional artists and teachers.

March 25, 2010  

Experimental Drawing Course
DR-004

The classes will be suitable for participants with some previous experience in drawing and particularly for those who feel they are in need of visual stimulation and creative exercises.

A series of unusual and exploratory projects will act as the means to link new ideas, materials, techniques and visual solutions to the existing preoccupations and concepts of individual participants.

Group discussions initiated by both lecturers and students will focus on contemporary art issues.

March 25, 2010  

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