Get a Grip: Drawing Hands in Pencil - Yateley Library - Saturday 15th November 2025 - 10.00am

Get a Grip: Drawing Hands in Pencil

Yateley Library

Saturday 15th November 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 when drawing hands. We will discuss how hands are expressive, and therefore an important part of portraiture, and look at examples of hands in art.

Learning Goals:

• Explain why hands are an important part of portraiture using examples from the art world
• Demonstrate how to break down the hands into easy- to-draw chunks as a base for development
• Use light and shade to make hands appear three dimensional
• Choose expressive positions and poses for reference pictures

About the course: If you've taken 'Drawing for Beginners', this is a great next step. We
'll keep building your skills with pencil, focusing on how to use line and tone to draw hands more accurately. Hands can be expressive, especially in portraits, so we
’ll look at some inspiring examples from art

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

Previous knowledge or experience: Learners should have a little experience of 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: 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: Further classes through Hampshire Learning in Libraries 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

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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