An Introduction to Freehand Drawing

To gain an understanding of how to approach freehand sketching and to build confidence

	SUITABILITY Suitable for complete beginners and will be particularly beneficial for Open Learning Students and Students about to undertake a Full-Time or Part-Time course. Suitable for interior or garden design students DURATION One day LOCATION Chelsea Harbour

This day provides a solid grounding in the principles of drawing. Students will learn the basics of drawing and composing, including how to create sketch perspectives, assume scale and introduce texture and tone into their illustrations.

Starting with a demonstration of various techniques, students then follow a series of exercises throughout the day and will be using a variety of pencils and paper to experiment with the range of effects that can be employed.

This day will build confidence and offer new creative opportunities to designers.

 THE SYLLABUS INCLUDES:

• Overview – why sketching helps designers examine and develop ideas
• Tone and mark making
• Sketch perspectives
• Simple exercises to build confidence