11 AM - 3 PM
An experimental drawing class with artist Christopher Kent.
In this class we’ll be exploring the natural world, making studies and bringing curiosity to our practice. We will be exploring techniques such as mark making, tone, shape, form and composition using these exciting liquid drawing materials.
In this class we will be learning to play with these materials in different ways to capture aspects of the garden, such as light, colour, texture.
There will be a tutor talk and/or demonstration of drawing materials and methods. Student practice - students will have the opportunity to try out methods and share their work There’ll be lots of 1:1 tutor advice.
Beginners are welcome.
Suggested materials for students
pencils, rubber,
Any drawing inks - eg acrylic inks: red, yellow, blue etc OR writing ink - blue/black/brown
Good quality cartridge paper and/or watercolour paper.
Dipping pen with nib [if you have one].
Round and flat synthetic brushes
Messy clothes or apron might also be useful.
Not everything is required. Please contact tutor Christopher Kent with any questions at xyler2315@gmail.com
About the Facilitator
These classes are led by Scottish Borders based artist Christopher Kent who studied at Bath, Sunderland and Newcastle. He has exhibited his work across the UK, in Europe and USA, in group as well as solo exhibitions(including the Royal Scottish Academy).
He was selected for the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2016.He has written and published 3 graphic novels.As well as painting and drawing, his practice has also included wood sculpture and has worked on a range of private and public commissions, including for Marie Curie and the National Trust. His work is held in a variety of national collections, (including the City Art Centre, Edinburgh. His work also includes performance, which he has written and performed - ‘Compulsion’ (about Orson Welles), and ‘The Phantom’(about Edgar Allan Poe).
Christopher has run a range of workshops and classes over the years - from drawing, woodcarving and wood sculpture to acrylics, watercolours and egg tempera painting.
