SKETCHING CLASSES IN MANLY

Still life & Sketches

Art Sketching Kit

Have you always wished you could sketch or draw but didn’t know where to start?

You’ve been to art classes but felt frustrated?

Haven’t done any art in years and need refreshing?

Well – good news –  ’The Art of Sketching’ is for you.

After the first lesson you’ll be sketching and applying colour.

Thursdays & Saturdays. 10am – 1pm.  

Start course anytime within a term.  Gift Vouchers Available.

Term dates 2012: Each term is 10 weeks.

Term 1: Feb 2 – April 7  Term 2: April 26 – June 30  Term 3: July 19 – Sept 22  Term 4: Oct 11 – Dec 15

10 – 9 weeks $300

8 weeks $280

7 weeks $245

6 weeks $220

5 weeks $185   

4 weeks $150

Casual $45, in a Thurs or Sat class

Private lessons 2.5 hrs $60

Private group lesson in the Studio  2 .5 hrs 6 -12 people, $45 each. The organiser is free.

Group lesson for Business or Corporate at your location  2hrs 10- 20 people, $40 each. Can be a one-off or monthly arrangement.

What to Bring. (see pic above)  Start with an A5 sized ringbound Sketchbook, set of waterproof drawing pens, mini travelling watercolour set, a few watersoluble coloured pencils and a waterpen.

We have our own ‘Sketching Starter Kit‘ and bag shown above, available for purchase. Everything you need and you are ready to begin. Purchase just what you need, or the total kit. Total Cost $130 Our Cost $120.

We start in the Studio with a quick still life set-up, just to get ourselves in the mood. I help you to observe the subject and begin your first lines. If you are experienced I’ll critique when you need.

We take a wander along nearby streets, sketching as we go, exploring the theme of the week. I guide you with how to start the sketch.

We finish in a cafe  where we take a table, order a delicious lunch (and a great coffee of course) and spread out our sketches and add the colour. I’ll be showing you how, using my own sketches as a demo. This is where we can see how each person works and learn from each other. I love this part.

Classes are based on sketching and learning to see. You won’t need a pencil, ruler or eraser. We start with a black waterproof pen only. Later we try differing mediums. You will learn to express yourself in your own style. You’ll gain confidence at sketching anywhere. The observations you’re making become your sketches. I like you to sign and date every sketch and note where you were. We keep every sketch to refer back to, because you’ll see what works and doesn’t.

As the term progresses and people are more confident, we may sketch in other locations around Sydney. We often have a particular subject to work on. In dubious weather, we might stay in for a still life set-up, go sketching at an Art Gallery or an interesting cafe where there is plenty to sketch.

Be sure to wear good walking shoes as we do a lot of exploring on foot.

Sketching is an art form in it’s own right. The people I’ve met and learned from are dedicated to their art.

This is more than just a few lines with an idea of doing a ‘real’ drawing later. It’s a way of expressing how you see the world through sketching.

Some create journals of family history, with photos and memorabilia, with notes and comments.

Others record their travel on buses, trains or ferries, their lunch, architecture, their favourite tea or coffee house. They create a record of their daily lives.

Some record their overseas travel.

They attend international conferences on sketching.

Our  enjoyable classes will allow you to express in sketches whatever subjects appeal to you.

We will cover all the subjects you’d like including ‘people’.

You will find your own journey.

It will open your eyes to a world you’ve never quite seen before.

To book a place email erin@erinhill.com.au  Call into Studio for an enrolment or we can email.

Erin sketching at 'Sculptures by the Sea' Bondi

Sketching at Manly Art Gallery - 'On the Beach' Exh.

Sketching costumes from On the Beach' Exhibition

Sketching Jacarandas on location

Warm up sketch before heading to the park

Sketching among the palms

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