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Course Overview

Course Overview
The course explores drawing and sketching. Step-by-step demonstrations are provided throughout for all abilities to follow. This is an exciting and expressive course discovering the wonders of sketching and drawing.

The course explores drawing techniques for charcoal, pencils, colour pencils, conté, pen and inks.

Instruction will be given throughout the Year (Term 1-3) on a variety of themes; perspective, portrait and figures, expressive/abstract sketching, and representational drawing. Exploring various themes such as from the animal world, nature, emotions/senses, landscape, seascapes, people, still life and buildings.

The course will begin with exploring marking making with the humble and magnificent pencil. You will need your sketchbook or cartridge paper, putty rubber/eraser and sharpener.

As the course progresses additional media will be introduced.

You will be sent regular information via a WhatsApp group, for the media and themes, with advice on where to purchase additional materials prior to each project.

If you have signed up for this course via Adult Learning Cardiff please email me at info@peneloperosecowley.com so that I may add you to my course email list.

Projects are spread over 1-2 weeks to give you plenty of time to complete drawings and sketches.

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Course Overview
For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

Additional Costs
Contact adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk for more info
Additional Costs

What should I bring to the first lesson?

What should I bring to the first lesson?
Materials
A3 Sketch pad, with good quality cartridge paper at least 130gms.
Graphite Drawing Pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 7B, 8B.
Conté Sticks or Pencils, Faber Castell have a good selection.
Pencil sharpener
Pasler Eraser Pencils
Hair spray or Fixative
Dip Pen and Indian Ink
Charcoal
Faber Castell Putty Rubber in a case
Pasler Eraser Pencil
Soft Pastels
Colour Pencils

First Lesson

Eligibility:

Eligibility:
Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.
Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.
- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -
- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

Learner Note
This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.
This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.
This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.
This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.
04/04/2025
12/07/2025
12:00
14:00
2.00
11
Llanover Hall
Penelope Rose Cowley
£156.20

This course is online only

This course is online only

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