Initial Assignments for Art class

  1. A study drawn using the squaring up technique. One colour study in Indian ink. 2 weeks
  2.  A still life study drawn using the pencil/ruler measuring and bringing down the line technique. A one colour study in Conte crayon. 2 weeks
  3. An analysis of the human face and figure, breaking it down into geometric shapes for guidance. 2 weeks
  4.  A limited palette watercolour in two colours only. 2 weeks

Materials Recommended

Week 1-6

  •      Set of Pencils HB, 2B, 4B
  •      A3 Paper, Daler yellow/red cover white Cartridge paper would be good,
  •      12 inch ruler with inches and cm
  •      Staedler white eraser, or putty rubber
  •      Windsor and Newton Black Indian ink,
  •      Windsor and Newton Pure Sable or Cotman brushes.
  •      Small, medium, large flat brush Daler Sable or Graduate range for a cheap alternative.
  •      Small, medium, large round brush (pointed) Daler graduate range, Synthetic, Sable 

Week 7 onwards

  •      A set of Watercolours- Windsor and Newton Cotman set of 12,
  •      Quality Watercolour paper (A3) Hot pressed or Not (Cold Pressed)
  •      Langton, Cotman, Saunders Waterford or SAA practice paper, Not (cold pressed)
  •      A slightly larger than A3 Drawing board (Artcoe recommended)
  •      Gumstrip for stretching paper onto board

Here is a link to a YouTube video I have done:

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  1. Kathleen F. Slater

    I write on behalf of Blackhill Art Group in the Community Centre Blackhill, Derwent St., Blackhill, Consett, Co. Durham. We would appreciate a workshop, similar to the one you did in Lanchester, for a group of about 18 artists, keen to learn. We meet on Wednesday mornings. Would you be available and willing to pass on your learning techniques to us?

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