About
This course is designed to deepen your understanding of drawing as a fundamental artistic skill. The drawings made on this course will be studies of rhythm, thought and expression of line across different cultures. Each session will focus on a different drawing, covering a range of cultures, including Indian, Persian, Chinese, and European medieval and Renaissance traditions.
Thematically, we will explore depictions of birds and angels, the messengers between Heaven and Earth. “The idea of the birds’ movements and patterns made in the sky, are used as a way of describing the space; the clarity of marks, shapes, tones and pencil or brush strokes on the sheet of paper, every visible mark is an affirmation of being alive and is a symbol of the invisible. A suggestion of the sky as the interior of a dome, a half-sphere above the horizon is referred to when looking at the way space can be seen and drawn.”
Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on practice using brush and pencil to develop their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to express their inner thoughts and feelings through marks and strokes. Most importantly we will have gained insight into the minds of the artists who made/make Traditional Art.
Key Information
Who is this course for?
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
What days do I attend?
Monday – Friday, 28 April – 2 May 2025, 10:00 – 16:30
How many students can attend?
14 people
Where will this course take place?
This course will take place at our studios at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG.
What should I bring to class?
- Conté à Paris Drawing Pencil in assorted colours, see example here
- A selection of graphite pencils in HB and B, see example
- A selection of pointed round watercolour sable brushes, example
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for full-time students and Seniors/60+.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.
The School may take and use images of you and/or your work for course advertisement and social media purposes.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Clare Newbolt is currently a lecturer in Drawing at the Royal Drawing School. She attended Camberwell School of Art & Crafts (1973-1977) before living and painting in Italy for a year and in the USA for two years. In 2002 she had a three month residency at the Josef and Annie Albers Foundation, Connecticut, USA. Clare has illustrated cookery and children’s books, exhibited textiles in Japan, and drawings in London and the USA. Her ‘Colour Notes for Children’ was published in 2006. In 2012 she was awarded a Doctoral Degree from the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts 2012 entitled ‘Art is the Imitation of Nature in Her Manner of Operation’. She has taught drawing and painting in schools to children of all ages, as well as to adults at the King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, the Royal Drawing School, and from her studio in Cambridge.
