Responsive Drawing and Composition
This is a 6-hour workshop: 2 weekly 3-hour sessions.
Sunday, September 20 & 27
from 1 pm - 4 pm
Level: beginners and intermediates.
MAXIMUM: 10 STUDENTS PER CLASS
Instructor: Darcy Johnson
Day 1:
On the first day of this course, participants will work with pen and ink, graphite, and charcoal to explore personal visual language. Through guided imagery, mood suggestions, varied techniques, and experimentation with tools, each participant will create unique abstract drawings. Group discussions will focus on analyzing individual imagery to identify distinctive mark-making and its impact on viewers.
This course emphasizes self-discovery through playful exploration. The focus will be on the creative process rather than the final product. By constructing abstract shapes, lines, and forms, participants will generate unique compositions for group response and reflection. This approach fosters deeper insight into both individual and collective creative practices.
Day 2:
The second day of the Responsive Drawing series serves as a continuation of Day 1 or as an independent session. Participants will explore a range of colour palettes and examine their influence on composition and mood. Each student will start with a simple abstract drawing and apply a chosen colour harmony to observe its effects. As on Day 1, group discussions will examine the impact of composition and colour on the viewer's experience and interpretation.
These courses encourage participants to view both their own artwork and that of others from new perspectives. The primary objective is to expand creative toolkits, promote intentional artistic choices, and enrich the overall experience of engaging with art.
Cost: Registration fee $210. + Materials $30. + GST Total: $267.75 tax included
TO REGISTER: Please complete the registration form, and we will get back to you.