The traditional and classic art of hand drawing is something that will always be truly appreciated and respected by many. This progressive drawing course is especially designed by Tutor Jo to walk you through the basic start up stages and must-know components of producing beautiful pencil creations. This course is perfect for absolute beginners wanting to learn something new, as well as for those with a desire to reignite their drawing flame. Within each easy-to-grasp class session you will be guided step-by-step through a variety of drawing approaches to enhance your knowledge and personal skills. Each class session will progressively build on your learning and will enhance your drawing confidence. Throughout this course, class topics will include: drawing tools and how to use them, shapes, form and contours, observation skills, shading and shadow effects, effective composition, capturing proportion, understanding perspective, working from photo references and still life arrangements, as well as an introduction to working with coloured pencils. Upon course completion, you will have gained essential drawing know-how, introducing you to a world of unlimited drawing possibilities. Come along to Jo‘s MCC Art Studio. Always ready and eager to share her professional knowledge and inspiring creative passion. No Concession.

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.

Venue

403 HUME HIGHWAY LIVERPOOL
The College office (Suite 5) and Training Rooms (Suite 8) are located at 403 Hume Highway, above Aussie Home Loans between Brinlay Paints and Little Kingdom Child Care Centre. For disabled access and those with mobility issues there is a Platform Stairlift provided contact the College office on 8080 2121 for more information.
Parking underneath the building is limited to evening and weekends with a maximum of 12 non-stacker spaces accessed via an unnamed lane off Boundary Road (behind Brinlay Paints). Unrestricted parking is available in Reilly Street, Alderson Avenue, Gill Avenue and Boundary Road west of Gill Avenue on the College (western) side of the Hume Highway and in Congressional Drive and the Collingwood Museum (including 3 disabled parking spaces) on the eastern side of the highway.
Public Transport (Go to transportnsw.info for more details). Buses connect from railway stations - the closest being Liverpool station.
Bus Routes: 851, 852, 855, 856, 857, 870, 871, 872. Going North: Bus stop on Hume Hwy (outside College - after Boundary Road). Going South: 2 Bus stops on Hume Hwy: 1. near Monteclair Avenue and 2. opposite Boundary Road.

Comments from previous students of this class

The tutor is lovely and helpful. Learned a lot more from her than I thought I would. AS