Drawing a Still Life Composition - Yateley Library - Saturday 11th October 2025 - 10.00am

Drawing a Still Life Composition

Yateley Library

Saturday 11th October 2025

10.00am to 1.00pm

Building on the techniques taught in Drawing for Beginners, learners will work on their
skills and accuracy in using line and tone with pencil by drawing objects from life. You will discuss the rules of composition and make your own arrangement of objects to draw, to create a balanced and visually compelling drawing.

Learning Goals:

• Use targeted drawing exercises to warm up, relax and develop your personal style
• Using pencils, practice using line and tone and apply techniques learnt to render objects accurately and with a three-dimensional appearance
• Demonstrate how drawing objects from life rather than using a photograph can sharpen your observational skills
• Learn and demonstrate principles of good composition in your drawing

About the course: This engaging workshop invites adult learners to explore drawing as both a skill-building and relaxing creative practice. Begin with targeted warm-up exercises designed to loosen your hand, calm your mind, and help you discover your unique style. Using pencils, you'll learn to apply line and tone to render objects with accuracy and three-dimensionality. Through drawing from life, you'll sharpen your observational skills and deepen your connection to your
subject

Who is this course for: This course is for learners who have completed ‘Drawing for Beginners’, or who have a little experience of drawing with graphite pencils

Previous knowledge or experience: Learners should have some experience with drawing with graphite pencils

How will I learn: You will learn from watching the tutor demonstrate techniques then having a go yourself

How will I be assessed: There is no formal assessment. You will receive encouragement and constructive feedback throughout the sessions

What shall I bring: A4 paper, graphite pencils ranging from 2H to 8B, an eraser, blending stumps. If you have any questions about materials, please email your tutor, Kristin at kristin.rawcliffe@gmail.com

Next steps: Watercolour for Beginners; Art for Wellbeing; or local art clubs or classes

If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:

• 21 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
• 7 - 20 working days before course starts a £10 admin fee will be charged
• Less than 7 working days before the course starts no refund will be made

This course is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+ Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.

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