Pencil to Paper: Introduction to Drawing: 25th February 2026
Is this the right course for me?
Ceramic Collection Times
CERAMICS COLLECTIONS:
Paint & Go: Your bisque painted ceramics should be ready to collect within 6 weeks but we will contact when they are ready for collection.
Creating Art from clay: It can take approximately 3 months to get through this process as everything needs to be carefully dried to reduce risk of exploding/damage.
There is a huge amount of post event production that you don’t see to finish your ceramic Artwork which is why it can seem like a long time.
**It would be really helpful if you add our email to your contacts so that when we send out the collection email (probably towards the end of the month), you ought to receive it - sometimes they end up in spam!
We will include a notice on social media once collections dates have been arranged.
Course Highlights
Arrival Times
We kindly request that you arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the event begins. This allows us the necessary time to finalise preparations and ensure that the studio is ready for your arrival. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
'Drawing takes time. A line has time in it' (David Hockney)
★ February 25th - 18th March 2026!
Dates: Wednesday for x4 weeks
Beginners and Improvers
Would you like to learn to draw or improve your existing skills?
Build in confident drawing technique, with a skill that is transferable to the other mediums you would like to explore.
You will be given lots of drawing inspiration, and dedicated time to develop your skill level and knowledge - practice in a social atmosphere, with guided tuition.
Participants will delve in and experiment with a variety of drawing materials, covering the subjects of botanicals, nature, illustration & still life with advice on tools and materials. Time to practice in an non-judgemental and friendly environment.
Highlights:
★ Exploratory drawing tips and techniques
★ The fundamentals of light and value
★ Tools and mediums
★ Inspired mark making from observation
★ Developing your research
★ Ways to mix media + advice on relevant art supplies
★ Working with spontaneity
★ Warming up the hand-eye connection
★ Remember, great drawing experiences are not always about the outcome, but often about the things you learn when you experiment.
Exercises will introduce you to new ways of mark making and materials that perhaps you have never drawn with before, from a huge range of materials including, inks, watercolours, graphite, pastels and printmaking. 10% off art materials in the shop for the duration of the course.
Light refreshments & drinks served during the evening
Deposit Option available on this workshop, balance to be paid on the day or arrange with the organisers.
Instruction by Nicolle DeVilliers BA (Hons) Illustration