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Agenda

During class sessions, participants will be introduced to the building blocks of drawing.

* Simple Drawing Tools and Applications
* Shapes, Form and Contours
* Observation Skills and Memory
* Shading and Shadow Effects
* Capturing Proportion
* Understanding Basic Perspective
* Effective Composition
* Drawing Techniques
* Reference Guides (Photographs and Still Life)
* Personal Creativity and Expression
* An introduction to creating with Coloured Pencils




Tutor Profile/Personal Introduction:
I‘m sure I must have been born with a pencil in my hand. I was told I could draw before I could walk or talk! My desire to draw, paint and design instinctively grew as I did. I followed my passion and formally studied Fine Arts, Commercial Art, Illustration, and Graphic Design. Happy days being a free spirited, quaintly eccentric art student! My progression into creative make-up came about with a love for make-up itself, my freaky fascination for Horror/Sci-Fi movies and admiration for the Theatre. My artistic learning continued, I studied Professional Make-up. With art tools in one hand and make-up tools in the other, I focused on freelance Illustration and Design, and Creative Make-up for Weddings, Fashion Shows, and Theatre Productions. Communication, mind and behaviour always had me captivated, and becoming a proud mum inspired me to hit the books again. I went on to study Psychology.

Teaching entered my world initially designing and conducting psych-infused art programs. Teaching took hold of my heart and I was pleasantly steered into tutoring college classes to share my knowledge and much loved skills. My studio structured classes are all about learning new skills and techniques, and also about the important process of discovering and developing individual abilities with freedom and guidance. I value and place emphasis on my class environment being relaxed and comfortable to make learning thoroughly enjoyable. All classes are composed to be super easy to follow and understand. Participants of all ages present their creative and expressive uniqueness, and are always friendly and enthusiastic. They even (kindly) laugh at my bad jokes! For me, teaching is a true pleasure. Jo.


*Course/Workshop Enquiries: Reach Jo via MCC or by email at: retroraspberrystudios@hotmail.com (emails answered promptly)

Materials

Bring lunch (tea and coffee available).

DRAWING EQUIPMENT:
* A3 Cartridge Drawing Pad / Visual Arts Pad or similar
* A4 Plain white photocopy paper (any type, approx. 20 sheets)
* A good variety of lead pencils (2B, 3B, 4B, 6B)
* A pacer / mechanical pencil
* Coloured pencils (any type)
* Erasers 1. A regular plastic eraser. 2. A kneadable / putty eraser (soft like chewing gum)
* A ruler and sharpener
* Some paper stumps (also known as blending sticks or tortillons)
* An A4 size folder with plastic sleeves for your take-home handouts

Included as part of Jo‘s Courses/Workshops, participants will receive:
*Essential notes and information/picture sheets to keep for future use.
*Issued with photo references and creative items used for in-class activities (where needed).
*Provided with a drawing/painting easel used during class (where needed).
*Be given individual one-on-one guidance and constructive feedback throughout class.
*Help is not over when class is over! Jo will be available for further help or assistance at any time after course/workshop is completed. Contact details will be available to participants at their discretion.

Comments from previous students of this class

Jo is friendly and really patient and very clear to explain everything. BDO