Expressive Drawing in Charcoal and Mixed Media with Jody Graham
Course Overview
An energised and structured expressive drawing and mixed media course which will teach you a broad range of techniques to develop your drawing skill and creativity. Lessons are designed to build on and enhance participants existing experience with new ideas and approaches.
Push your drawing ability further with supportive guidance to create your own unique artwork.
What will I achieve?
Results you can expect to achieve in this course are
- to develop drawing skills in a variety of mixed media, including charcoal and ink
- learn loosening up techniques that promote individual expression
- refine your observational and composition awareness while working on specially designed projects tailored to individual creative expression.
Image Ball of string charcoal drawing by Jody Graham
Student feedback
I took a lot away from Jody's class. She began by saying that she wanted to add more to our toolboxes, well she added much more than that, she added a whole new vocabulary of mark-making
Is this course right for me?
This course is suitable for intermediate and advanced students.
Materials
Please bring the following drawing materials:
- A3 or A2 (A2 or A1 cartridge paper drawing pad if you prefer to work larger) cartridge paper sketch book
A3 Better-quality drawing pad, 220gsm or more
Compressed and willow charcoal
Hard eraser (not only a kneadable one)
2B or 4B pencil and sharpening knife and sharpener
Ink - black or sepia
A few soft pastels, including warm white
A few brushes, cheap and old ones will be okay for this course.
An acrylic colour of your choice plus white
Masking tape, bulldog clips, paper towel, disposal gloves & containers for ink
*Some other materials may be suggested during the course.
About studio classes
Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.
Unless otherwise noted, prices *exclude* art materials. Click here to see a list of local art supply retailers.
To learn about our studios, amenites and how to get there, click here.
More Information
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Site Directions
Art Est Art School is located at 10 Hill Street Leichhardt, on the corner of Hill Street and John Street in the 'east village' precinct of Leichhardt.
Parking
There is no on-site parking. Please allow time to find parking in the surrounding streets. Please respect our neighbours and do not park outside our premises as this section of Hill Street is a narrow, dead-end street with resident and commercial business parking only. Thank you.
Public Transport
If taking Public Transport, take the 470 Bus to Moore Street Leichhardt and alight at John Street.
If travelling by train, it is a good 20 minute walk from Stanmore Station via Young Street.
The closest Light Rail stop is Lilyfield. Cross the City West Link and walk along Catherine Street and turn left at Hill Street. Allow 15-20 minutes walk time depending on your pace.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 7 Nov 2024 | 6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Studio 3 - Art Est | 10 Hill Street | |
| Thu 14 Nov 2024 | 6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Studio 3 - Art Est | 10 Hill Street | |
| Thu 21 Nov 2024 | 6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Studio 3 - Art Est | 10 Hill Street | |
| Thu 28 Nov 2024 | 6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) | Studio 3 - Art Est | 10 Hill Street |