Drawing Light Out of Darkness: Drawing with Charcoal and White Pastel - Yateley Library - Saturday 9th May 2026 - 10.00am

Drawing Light Out of Darkness: Drawing with Charcoal and White Pastel 

Yateley Library

Saturday 9th May 2026 

10.00am to 1.00pm

The aim of the course is to try out the Chiaroscuro technique by using toned paper as a foundational mid-value, "carving" light out of darkness with erasers and white pastel. Learners can relax ad enjoy the meditative, stress-reducing power of tactile drawing in a supportive environment.

Learning Goals:

• Complete a 5-step value scale using charcoal, toned paper, and white pastel
• Draw a 3D object featuring at least three distinct light zones (shadow, mid-tone, highlight).
• Demonstrate subtractive drawing by using erasers to "find" the light.
• Achieve a state of relaxation through drawing with tactile media.

Who is this course for: This course is for anyone who loves drawing and would like to improve their perception and rendering of light and darkness to show three-dimensionality.

Previous knowledge or experience: This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their representational drawing skills. The tutor will email before the course starts to ask about experience level.

How will I learn: You will learn through demonstration, practical art exercises and class discussion.

How will I be assessed: You will receive encouragement and constructive feedback throughout the session.

What shall I bring: Grey toned paper, willow charcoal, kneaded putty rubber, white pastel pencil

Next steps: Further art workshops with Learning in Libraries

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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

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