THE COURSE at a Glance

In this course we will cover a range of techniques and approaches to using charcoal, across a variety of subjects.

There is no rush with charcoal so we can take each draw-along demo at a slow and steady pace to allow you to really get to grips with every element.

Over the course of 3 Zoom sessions we will gradually build up from simple sketches focusing on drawing principles; through to seeing and drawing very simple tones; leading into a range of demos which will allow us to really get stuck into this wonderful medium whilst exploring all the creative possibilities it has to offer, and leave you with a grasp of the wide open potential of charcoal!

Ok sounds good, right!?

But I can hear some people saying, "I don't like drawing" or "I can't draw"

Two points:

1) Charcoal is actually a very painterly medium

It feels much more like painting than drawing with graphite.  It covers large areas with simple tones quickly and easily; it can be moved around with a brush, blending stick, finger or rubber/eraser and is equally as good for large simple areas as it is for refined detail.

It is fluid, expressive, and can easily be moved around and corrected - thus making it very forgiving!

Painters love it for this reason, and those who like to draw love the loose and free feeling charcoal offers!


2) I believe drawing principles to be the most easy to learn 

Because of its very forgiving nature, I find that all students, with a few pointers are actually significantly better at drawing than they realise, and very quickly improve with the right guidance.

The impact om your painting will be noticeable immediately.

Not only will working in charcoal for this course improve your painting, whatever your usual style and subject, but charcoal is a wonderful medium completely in its own right....

...be warned...

...charcoal is highly addictive and I know you will be very surprised at how relatively easily it gives fantastic results!!